"That sounds good." Cole had pillows, and stabbing one was something he could handle. Pillows didn't make much of a mess, either.
He kept the knife angled downwards as he followed John into the living room, making sure there was a fair amount of space between the two of them - just in case - before bringing the knife up towards the spot he'd indicated. He did try, but it was clear that he'd never handled a knife before, making his movements slightly awkward. The first attempt didn't go very well, but before the other man could speak he tried again, the knife slicing through the air a little closer to his intended mark.