This isn't working. He doesn't understand. Cole looks petulant for a brief moment, like a small child put out that the square peg isn't fitting in the round hole. This isn't about the drinks, this isn't about Julien's job, this is about so much more than that! He's got to at least try to explain, though Cole's still so terrified that he's going to mess it up. He can't do what he normally does, he won't make this person forget. It's already happening.

"Teeth flashing as they grab at you." As Cole talks, his voice pitches lower, falling into almost a monotone. His expression lowers as well and it's hard to see his eyes from the brim of his large hat. "Darkness, pain, you can only help so much but there's so many teeth."

There's a pause before Cole looks up at Julien, trying to meet his eyes. There's so much more he needs to tell him but the words stick in his throat like sap. "She chose to come. It's not your fault."