It wasn't until Skulduggery reached for his glass that Gabe realised that if the man hadn't been able to swallow, he might not have been drinking. The Archangel had seen dehydrated people before--when better to guard someone than when they're alone, in danger, needing guidance to a rescue team?--so even though he had no first-hand experience, he did know that drinking too fast was a bad idea.

So he kept a close eye on the man, worried for a moment, and then relaxed when it became clear Skulduggery wasn't about to start gulping the water down uncontrollably.

"You're quite welcome," Gabe said cheerfully. "Just don't drink too fast, okay? If you haven't been able to take much water it's not going to be good for you to have too much all at once.