Dragging his leg, it took a bit of effort to get Cole into the bath, because he was injured, yes, but he was also clinging to Dorian a little, soaking in his compassion.

Eventually, he lowered himself into the water. The injury looked better for more healing being poured into it but the heat still pierced, aching and then soothing.

He slid under and surfaced again, rubbing at his face. "I don't..." He didn't know how to cope with someone caring about him so directly and so much. "Okay."