Tobias's smile changed a little at the word boyfriend. It was still happy but mixed with something a little not sad but realization. An acceptance of something he had said may happen and it did. His own friendship bracelet was visible on his hand. The mundane fabric was worn with age and time. The silver strand that screamed of its valuableness still shining and clearly visible.

"I'm glad you've made more than friends, Cole. I am glad you found other people to help you be happy." He nodded to Macaque.

"And protective ones too. Trouble does seem to like to find you, Cole. Find all of us. In one way or another. A pause as Tobias tried to think of what to say or ask next. The awkwardness of possibly normal conversation.

"So Cole. What was the last thing you remember from back home?" Might as well ask. Make sure he knew what kind of questions Cole might end up having.