It had gotten to a point where Cole's full attention had been on the arena battle, when a sudden feel of fabric against his bare skin caused him to jump slightly. His eyes darted to Serenity's gloved hand over his own, and he stared, stunned for a moment. It was the first time he had been touched since he was helped to his seat after his fight, and it agitated him a little. How he was feeling in response might have also been due to the fact that he was not used to being around people who expressed themselves in such a manner. This contact, to him, seemed... unnecessary.

Regardless, he was in a rather awkward situation. He first considered that she might have wanted his attention, but she had not said a word to him since she had taken hold of his hand. If that was not it, then... do certain people not find comfort in touching another person? In that case, was she that anxious about the battle that she had to do that? He looked up at her, finding her still watching the fight closely. He did not know what he could say to calm her.

"I- Is everything alright?" He eventually blurted out, which he then realized was a silly question, considering that she was visibly tensed.

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