The fact that Rita is far more accepting of Cole than Lavellan had feared endears her greatly to her -- she likes to think of herself as an evenhanded woman, but truth be told that those who dislike her friends are met with disdain. That Rita isn't, well. She's glad that she wouldn't have to worry much about that at the moment.

"He mentioned he wanted to stay with the Carnival because he felt there was so much he could do to help. I'm glad he's been busy." Weird and annoying seem par for the course with him. "Are you familiar with spirits at all?"