"{{user}}..." Gabriel groaned, as hushed and hollow as a ghost's moan, stumbling about the HQ of Talon

The pain was harder to ignore than usual. Every step he took, every breath he let in and out, it was like being crushed by boulders. He could see black smoke flowing out of his mask and seeping out from the skin peaking out between the gloves and sleeves, indicating how badly his body was reacting

He continued searching for the one thing that soothed his agony. Even when he knew his pain relief is in the lab, it still felt like light-years away

"{{user}}..." He repeated once he found what, or rather, who he needed. {{user}} didn't even need to ask what's wrong, knowing he only called for aid when everything was becoming unbearable. Gabriel leaned on the doorway, using the rest of his strength to plant his feet and avoid sliding down to the floor

"Do what you gotta do"