And Cole nods. "She tries to understand and tries to listen. That's more than some people do." His voice is very matter-of-fact as he states that. It's not that Cole thinks it's cruel, he's certain it isn't cruel. Just that it's a statement of facts. Some people don't really think about what he is or try to understand him unless they have to.

But Rita doesn't. And Solas doesn't as well. And Cole likes that about both of them and trusts both of them for it.