He was going to need to be careful as more injury now could be completely to their detriment. After all, they had no idea where the ideas of the media were or worse, the governments and Talon. They had to be careful because they had no idea who their allies and enemies were, so making himself obvious might literally end with them dead. So practice and be realistic on what he could do.

His fingers stroked up Gabe's spine and then over to soothe the bruising that showed where Gabe's healing lung was kept. If he could heal the older man with touch, he would have long ago, but for now, just the comfort of sharing touch was enough. He felt soothed and probably better off for having some sleep under his belt.

"I'll break your knees if you try," he said with an old hint of humor.