[ once he's certain Cole isn't going to get angry at him, he doesn't just touch the hat - he lifts it right back off of his head, holding it delicately between two fingers. It's not really something he wants to touch more than he has to, honestly. ]

Yes. It's absolutely filthy, [ responds Zara primly without missing a beat, ] as is the rest of you. I'm perfectly happy to let you live here, but there's are certain standards I'd like to uphold on the property, so forgive my rudness - when is the last time you bathed or washed your clothes?

[ despite his apology, he doesn't sound all that apologetic... sorry, Cole. ]