Perhaps not specifically Cole but I had really wondered if anyone had been able to speak to him outside of Anders, really. A friend of mine named Solas could have helped, too. He is a Dreamer, able to traverse the Fade in his dreams. He has made friends with many spirits.

[ She doesn't quite look at Nathaniel. Can't, really, when she's still frustrated about the whole thing. ]

He's not here any longer, though, so that idea is out too.