Ben has learned, now, not to worry if what Cole is saying doesn't make sense right away - and soon enough he is telling Ben he would like to do it again, that he had enjoyed himself, more than he had in a long time. That shy tension in Ben eases into pleasure as he confirms:

"This was the nicest time I've had here, too."

Ben takes the flask from Cole, surprised that he has it, considering he doesn't need food or water, but grateful. As much as he'd enjoyed that sap drink and the way it made him feel, he hadn't meant to get intoxicated and he doesn't intend to do it any more. He drinks the water, grateful for the coolness of it against his throat.

"Thank you."

He hands it back, and after a moment's hesitation, sits up. More time had passed than he had realized; the goop festival is still in full swing around them, but Ben thinks he has had his fill of it. He climbs to his feet, offers Cole a hand to help him up.

"I think I'm going to head out. I need some food that's not just sugar..."

He isn't sure if he is saying goodbye or not, if Cole will want to come with him down to the kitchen or if he'll want to stay here, talk to more of the trees or someone else. He wouldn't have been sad if that were the case, exactly, but all the same, he feels a contentment when Cole walks with him, towards the exit of the Agricultural area, and back into the rest of the Anchor.