[ It's easier if they're not looking at each other, since these are both two socially inept nerd not-children...
Cole stares for just a moment, and it feels like a great warmth in his chest, the same sort as when Rhys had called him a friend. There's pain too, since that comes with the remembrance that he had needed to leave, but if anything—
If anything, the Inquisition has taught him more that what he is is all right. He's not a demon or a monster, not unless he forgot himself and wanted to be. It wasn't everyone that accepted him, but when people extend their kindness in little ways like this, Cole is deeply touched. He still doesn't smile, but there's a smile in his voice that's touched and gentle. ]
Then... Then yes. I'd like to be your friend too, Mary.
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Cole stares for just a moment, and it feels like a great warmth in his chest, the same sort as when Rhys had called him a friend. There's pain too, since that comes with the remembrance that he had needed to leave, but if anything—
If anything, the Inquisition has taught him more that what he is is all right. He's not a demon or a monster, not unless he forgot himself and wanted to be. It wasn't everyone that accepted him, but when people extend their kindness in little ways like this, Cole is deeply touched. He still doesn't smile, but there's a smile in his voice that's touched and gentle. ]
Then... Then yes. I'd like to be your friend too, Mary.