"They wouldn't be disassembled still," let along Morrison taking the time in a place he knew Reaper could return to at any moment. That was- well, trust in a way. Showing he would go through the comforting motion of taking apart his weapons to keep up with their care. Little things like that.

His brow furrowed briefly, still not completely allowing himself to let go of the idea that this wasn't just some elaborate joke on Reaper's part. Part of him wouldn't put it past him, but there were still so many little signs and reasons that it wasn't that. Something was being put on the line and it was a risk that Gabriel had been willing to take- even if started like some moody playground bully with a crush.

"You said that we're dating, and I need to get over it. That I should accept it." Yes, he heard. Even if it had taken a bit to actually hit him that those words had meaning after the shove. "Doesn't really sound like an answer was expected since it was such a declaration," stepping in closer intentionally then, hand sliding to rest against Gabriel's shoulder.

"But you're right- just sounds like you want me," and that couldn't be right. "Got that right so far?"