"I don't have someone to latch onto. It's...hard to do that if I'm by myself." There's not much he could do without an anchor to begin with.

Though, as Lydia looks over at Cesare, Cole follows her expression, watching him as well. Was she looking at that man? He seemed important, whoever he was. "I can tell you what they mean, if you want. The words can lie but the feelings shine through."

This is a bad idea but like heck Cole realizes this is a bad idea.