Cole rolled up onto his feet, taking a step back in a very human way, arms wrapping around himself. The lightly armoured leathers and hat did a lot for hiding him, but under it, he was still the lanky young man that had haunted the Pit.

"Cole- There was a Cole. I'm not in his body! I'm not an abomination."

He winced and rubbed his face. "I mean, no- forget, can I try again? Hello, Rhys."