"It's alright," Gabriel smiled, lifting the lid of a trash can and making a face at the smell. He had good senses, after all.

"He is like a brother, yes, and he knows we'll help him. It's just that everyone needs a few moments to themself every now and then, no matter how close you are to someone."

He glanced at her curiously. She'd nearly said something else before catching herself and saying 'family', and family seemed to be important to her.