He closed his eyes as he allowed the spell that gave him a sense of sight dissipate so that he could sleep undisturbed. The light crackle of the fire was a good noise to sleep to, and he was prepared to do that. He expected that Gabriel would as well, since the gorgon was in the process of recovering from drugs and injury.

Yet, he stiffened in surprise when he felt the gorgon shift and move against him, and his cheek tipped to those claws. He knew by now that Gabriel had no intention of hurting him, had had plenty of opportunity.

"I just... you're the closest thing to a friend I've had in a very long time. I feel like I can trust you and talk to you... " So yes, he wanted to get closer or at least maintain what they had.