[Gabriel knows well enough how William truly feels, but playing along and acting like there's tension is all part of the ruse.]

Your death. Or the fact that it may have put you in an odd light to have been my anchor in the last event.

[He cradles his coffee cup in his hand, taking on a somewhat appreciative composure as he lowers his eyes slightly.]

You gave your life to help me and the others. I haven't properly thanked you for that.