"Ah." There's a beat, and then: "I'm sorry."

She's been in that position, and it can be...lonely, to say the least.

"Ben, yes. You mentioned. A friend of Klaus." And...'others?' She picks up on the intonation, but looks a touch puzzled nonetheless. "Bubbles with kindness? Maker's beard, Cole. I think that's the most emphatic - and straightforward - you've ever been." She grins, though, leaning in a little. "Will you tell me a bit more about him?"