"Would you be happier knowing any extended family?" He could understand the appeal, he supposed. At least there would be some kind of connection, but then again, it would be difficult for Gabriel given he was a gorgon and any extended family might demand proof. That couldn't be given without everyone turning to stone at the sight. "It is probably better off. They could be used against you if anyone knew."

He made no motion to dislodge Gabe from his torso, and he could feel the gorgon's breath against his face they came to rest their heads so close to each other. "In case I get wounded and you need to haul me off? Or so you can be my knight and save me from certain death?"

He was touching yes. As if to prove that point and maybe to make them both happy, he slid one hand up the length of Gabriel's back and the up so he could set his calloused finger tips to the gorgon's face. Like once before, he began to explore with soft touches, filling in the old imagine with new and old details. Fleshing it out. "What colour is your hair?"