"How strange," Gabriel murmured, his disquiet plain on his face. A place, then. He wasn't entirely surprised others may not have heard of it, but even if it was a hidden place like Taubolt, Gabriel certainly ought to have. Wherever had Lucifer found this man, then? It wasn't a good sign.

He blinked again and offered Barnaby a smile that wasn't exactly delighted, given the circumstances, but was pleased for Barnaby in a fashion. "Oh, you're not here alone? Good. Well ..." He raised his hands ruefully. Not so good for Barnaby's partner, in a way, though at least they would know where Barnaby was and be able to watch after him. "Hardship is easier to bear if it's with others, at least. Even easier when it's with friends."