Open: A Kindness to soothe the hurts

[killedwithlove]

Cole is what he is because of what he does and so what he does is try and help.

He doesn't understand electricity, or computers, or what 'genes' are. He can't cook because he doesn't eat and he barely recognises the robots as existing because they lack the thing that makes him realise they're real.

So he lets himself sit, quiet and open and he listens for the hurts he can help. The things that need soothing and the emotional wounds that fester and need lancing and the aches that just need airing to begin healing.

And when he hears it, he follows.

OOC: (Cole is a spirit of Compassion and has an instinctively understanding of what is troubling people and what might help them recover. This can be as simple as listening to someone talk, or as complex as setting up a situation that would allow them to relax and forget about it for a while.

If your muse needs (or wants) some kindness, leave a top level and Cole will come to help.)

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[sleepyhollowed]

Doing anything without expectation of some sort of gratitude--and actually meaning it, instead of resorting to a polite 'you don't have to thank me!'--feels like something Cole's more spirit-y side would say. Something to hold in high esteem and try to emulate, Kieran supposes.

"I'll keep that in mind," he agrees. Sincerely, too.

"D-Do you have anywhere else you gotta be? Or do ya wanna stay here while I work? You're welcome, either way."

He wouldn't mind the company. He'd welcome it, even, especially after that emotional ordeal. He'd also understand if Cole had places to be and people to help, despite the fact that he said he has no other obligations in this moment.

[killedwithlove]

"I can help with the work. I help with work in Skyhold, sometimes things are too heavy for one, or I can get where other can't. And Cole used to hunt for his food."

Cole reaches and unsheathes one of the knives from his back. Silkdart is a beautifully cared for and dangerous looking knife. And clearly well used. "I know lots of practical skills too. Cole needed to know them."

[sleepyhollowed]

That... is an impressive knife. One that Kieran feels is best to not ask the history of, despite Cole's all-around friendliness.

"Great! Don't think we'll be doin' much huntin', but I can show you some of what I've been workin' on'."

Kieran grins and waves for Cole to follow him.

"This way! I bet you'll even have some fun!"