He settled his arms around Gabriel's shoulders when he was pulled in even closer, arching up against him. Trying to show him it was fine, that he was fine. He wasn't sure his nerves would settle much tonight, not with the circumstances being what they were.

Though the kiss? Definitely helping. He let out a soft noise of his own against his mouth. "I'm good," he murmured against his lips. "Just keep going. Let you know if we need to stop."