"They're not very clever if they think I can't tell the difference between genuine emotion and people making believe. I know people. I know what it feels like when someone just wants sex and will say or do anything to get it."

Cole had seen it, heard it, lived it through others. He never talked about what may or may not have happened to the other Cole under the templars' not so tender care.

"I know they're genuine. So does Cadash. I don't have experience with some things, but that doesn't mean I don't know about them. And if people say anything to you, you should tell them to come to me. And I can explain why I've chosen you."

He drew Dorian's hand close enough to kiss the knuckles.