It was an interesting dynamic that they had developing with each other, and he didn't mind it at all. Now that he was used to the idea. He enjoyed that they had a level of trust and easiness about their interaction, even if his fingers seemed to tingle every time Gabriel's lips brushed them as he stole an apple slice. That was a reaction he would have to ponder. "I know and checked out some of the places along the way here. Not sure how far North you traveled before capture, but there are at least farm establishments along the way."

His fingers were sensitive and found those loose scales or patches that hadn't fallen off properly. He scratched at them or picked them off carefully. He figured a good soak would help with that, even if it was just with a cloth and a bucket of cold water. Right now, he just scratched at what he could.

"We'll make certain you're cleaned up nicely for your time in the sun." Also he figured it would make Gabriel more comfortable as well.