[He feels horribly guilty for it, but the contact helps so much he doesn't pull away. He's such a tactile person; being afraid to touch his friends has been weighing heavily on him. And Cole looks alright, doesn't look too troubled, so maybe it's okay...?]

You mentioned that before. That people in Thedas are afraid of spirits. [After a second of deliberation, Sorey leans closer to take Cole's hand more surely in his own.] I'm happy that's not something you have to struggle with often here.