Those snakes were awake, and a few of them moved to meet those questing fingers, tongues flicking out a bit as bodies brushed. The other snakes would join slowly as well, all the while the gorgon himself continued to sleep peacefully. There was no reason for him to stir just yet, and the snakes weren't about to alert him while they were getting attention.

Safe, there was warm safety here. All Gabriel did was keep himself under blankets and his face tucked against Jack's neck this time. Nuzzling where neck met shoulder and settled still once more.

His scales were smooth and warmth built up gradually from that friction.