"It's nothing to do with logic," Colin says with some amusement. "It's to do with the hope that sharing humiliation might cut it in half."

Some of the more complex emotions and auras still elude Colin a bit, but whatever it is he's sensing from Lorne, he feels oddly flattered by it. At the very least, Lorne is glad to see him, and he is glad to see Lorne. Before they move to join the dancers, Colin gets out of the way what's necessary--a big hug.

"Welcome home."