Cole registered the movement from Macaque, and dimly what his roommate was doing. He was trying to offer support. but in the moment it didn't really sink in, since his brain was going a million miles a minute with worry.

At least until Max explained. A deal with Aspen, which likely meant they had been in the hollow, which had been fortified...which made it one of the safest places to be in the Hedge. He trusted Aspen and Max had gotten them out safely. It was okay. He took a steadying breath, looking from Macaque to Max.

"S-Sorry..."