"No they are not - you are a spirit of Compassion, but I imagine .. and perhaps it is only imagination, that you can see deeper into me then most would be allowed." He scratched the top of Cole's head again, smirking.

"Could I stop you if I tried? Oh yes, it's rather annoying not being able to lie about my feelings -- but this is the burden I must bear, I suppose. Let me just say in public though, that I think you terribly dull, and I don't like you one bit."