It almost doesn't need to be said, Gabriel thinks, as he pushes forward into the kiss. Johnny can see how different he's reacting now, how the experience has changed since the last time this happened, because Gabriel has changed. He wants to tell Johnny that he loves him, but this isn't the right time. Not when Johnny might not remember it in the morning, and not when it's so obvious anyway.

As Johnny settles in next to him, Venia curls around them, first stretching out a massive paw, then turning just a bit further to rest their head down onto Johnny's lap. Venia sighs, contented, when Johnny lifts a hand to rest on her beak.

"Yeah," Gabriel replies, though if he means to accept the thanks or say it back he doesn't clarify. Probably both.