Part of Gabriel was rejoicing at being able to be with Michael again, to hold his friend and tease him as though nothing was wrong, but he tried to ignore it; he also tried to ignore the fact that once Michael had recovered, Gabriel would have to avoid him again. He held the Warrior a little tighter.

"You're not fine. You're feverish and weak, I'm worried about you, and it will be a lot easier to take care of you if I don't have to go looking for you first."