Gabriel is restless

[cattygabriel]

Date: June 1st
Location: Library
Status: Private - Complete
Summary: Gabriel is restless.

  Gabriel slid a book into place on its shelf, checking to ensure the spines were aligned before moving to the next shelf. He paused by one of the large windows, shifting the weight of the books in his arms as he moved to the window instead. It was late in the afternoon, and the sunlight was gilding the dark brown shelves and furniture and the grounds of the Manor. The Archangel put the books down on a table and lifted the clasp on the window, pushing it open; it resisted a little, as the library windows were so rarely opened. He felt like going around and opening all the windows, throwing them wide to let new air circulate; the library suddenly seemed oddly small.

   Gabriel gazed at the horizon for a few moments, enjoying the faint breeze. He knew this feeling. He had never been able to stay in one place for too long, except perhaps Heaven; since the beginning, he'd always been a traveller.

  But his family (well, mostly) was here, and he had a job and the cats, and he liked the Manor and his routine. Still, he knew that he'd have to leave eventually or grow more restless here.

  Soon, he promised himself.