She doesn't have to go far into the shrine to stumble across Cole, hunkered down beside a ley line with his frequent chickpeewoo companion huddled up beside him. When he notices Parsee he's quick to stand and face her, the pink critter hopping up and clucking fussily at the sudden loss of its comfortable resting spot.

"Parsee! You're back. I didn't know if you would be."

He may not be the type to go in for hugs or whatnot, but he sounds relieved.