He's talking to the cat like it answers back. If that was possible, Rey's pretty sure she'd have heard it sooner. Or maybe this guy is just one of those types of people.

Either way, Tripod doesn't seem to mind, and takes advantage of Cole's attention. Even giving him a consolatory bump with his head against the outstretched hand. Purrs come out in an uneven rattle.

Rey just balks at the scene.

"Um. Sorry?" Whether she's saying that to Cole or the cat (or both?) is hard to say. She cants her head, glancing between the two. "How the hell do you know that?"

Even the people here who seemed to remember Rey didn't really know.