[ That's what he is? Zara's suspected he isn't human for a while, but that means... what? He's "words to soothe?" It still doesn't make much sense to him. Moreover, he's still not all that comfortable with having his thoughts read (or heard, or whatever it was), as innocuous as Cole seems to be otherwise. Pursing his lips, he crosses his arms. ]

... Well, I suppose I'll have to believe you. Just try not to spread it around. [ a small, defeated sigh. ] Now, what was I going to say...

[ there was definitely a reason he came in here, and it wasn't just to take the dishes out. He stares at Cole for a moment or two, then, suddenly remembering, reaches out a hand to grasp the brim of Cole's hat. ]

Right. It's high time that you got cleaned up.