Dal smiled, and though it was so very tired, it was also so very happy. He really was glad to see Gabriel. So much so that he didn't tear his eyes away while Gabriel settled him in the car. They followed him through the windshield as he walked to the driver's side and got himself buckled in. Only once Gabriel was pulling back onto the road did Dal let out a little sigh and let his head roll back against the headrest.

A bunch of things floated through his mind at the mention of home, which he, of course, thought of as his little room above the Chinese restaurant. That's where his things were. Ah, but the thought of curling up in his own bed seemed divine. A shower, too, in that tiny shower stall. Maybe he'll be lucky enough to have enough hot water for the sort of shower that steams up the whole apartment! But sleep first. He was too tired to stand up and wash.

"Mmkay. Wake me up when we're there."