The snakes hissed softly in turn, bumping against fingers and then being still enough that they could be stroked over as well. Apparently a deal had been made, no matter how easy or not it may be for them to keep up their end of it considering. So, there was quiet for a little while longer at the very least, them retreating after a moment once satisfied with the bit of attention given.
Hard to tell if that was why Gabriel had begun to stir a while after, coils shifting just slightly as his brow furrowed and he curled a little more. The lingering exhaustion did have him subtly fighting to remain asleep, but his own internal clock wouldn't really allow for it. Not after years of having to be on the move to hunt and gather for himself.
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Date: 2020-08-31 12:23 am (UTC)Hard to tell if that was why Gabriel had begun to stir a while after, coils shifting just slightly as his brow furrowed and he curled a little more. The lingering exhaustion did have him subtly fighting to remain asleep, but his own internal clock wouldn't really allow for it. Not after years of having to be on the move to hunt and gather for himself.
At least he'd managed those extra hours.