Gabriel hovered over your sweating mother, who’d just given birth, a square smile on his face as he leaned in a little too close—

“ So. How’s the baby?? Gods excited for another little chance. “

He pat her head like a child.

“ They’re fine- “

She frowned. You were wheeled into the room in a clear little cradle, a nurse smiling behind her mask at your mother.

“ Baby’s here, mama! “

Gabriel made a ‘ Oo ‘ sound and quickly walked over to your cradle before the nurse could pass you to your mother, he scooped you up.

“ There they are! “