[Gabriel is content to let William doze in his arms but when he suddenly jolts awake he nearly drops him because he wasn't expecting it. He manages to juggle the thin body in his arms, adjusting his balance and hold as the other squirms a bit. He sighs and pauses in his walking to set the other on his feet.]

Sort of pointless, it's not that far, but... who am I to argue.

[And he pointedly stands between william and the stairs they just climbed.]

I'll follow you.

[A small smirk as he speaks jokingly.]

You do remember the way don't you?