"I have a quiet place, when I am up and listening. I kept going to come here because when you're here, you're quiet enough that I don't hear you easily, but then I remembered you weren't here, so there was no point in coming in here."

Places had no real meaning to Cole. Not without the people in them.

He smiled at the kiss on his hand, watching Krem move off to get dressed. He looked at Krem as he changed, because there wasn't that prickling discomfort and stinging hurt in the thought anymore.

"I don't understand what's different, but I know it is and I know it's good, and I know it's important, so I'm glad it makes you happy, even if you're sore right now." He nodded slightly after speaking. "All right. You remember that I don't eat, right?"