Desmond's feelings are...odd. Just being by him is enough for Cole to pick up on them, probably more than Desmond wants. He doesn't say anything, frowning slightly as he looks at the man as he tries to piece out just what exactly Desmond is feeling.

"There's nothing to be ashamed of." Because that's what he's feeling. Ashamed that he got dragged into this. Ashamed that everybody's seeing him in something slightly embarrassing. "You're going to be great."