Not even that kiss can stop her from giving Gabriel a fondly exasperated roll of her eyes for that additional remark, not out of any sense that it might be private, of course, but because she'll never understand why he chooses to brag about that of all things. Though she's far more interested in Johnny's reaction and watches him curiously.

Just like his pain and terror earlier, it's easy now to get an idea of his affection and surprise despite not being in his mind proper. It makes her smile, glad to have helped change his mood so completely. Besides, having apparently rather impressed him with their relationship is a bit amusing. God and timeship indeed. It's clear Gabriel doesn't explicitly mistrust the boy, so he probably mostly just enjoys the reverence the title affords him. She's not going to comment on it, but that doesn't mean she can resist a mocking mental prod at Gabriel, a sort of metaphysical really now?.

Anyway, now it's time to satisfy her curiosity too. "And how come you two know each other?"