Probably not the best idea Gabe had ever had. He jerked his hand back a little, but when Murphy recognise him the Archangel hesitated and then rested it back where it had been. "No, I'm sorry," he said, chagrined. "I should've known that would startle you."

He smiled, gently but a little crookedly, tilting his head. "Want to tell me where you were? Maybe I can help bring it a little closer."