Turning off the water, Gabriel paused and wondered how to help Dal feel better in this moment. Then he knew what he needed to do. Removing his own clothes, he got into the bath to slip in behind the smaller man, gently guiding him to lean back against him. Arms wrapped around him, he pressed a kiss to his hair as he just held him a moment.

"What was done to you was wrong. I'm sorry I cannot do anything to punish the ones responsible for hurting you. But I need you to know something."

Leaning back, he gently cupped Dal's chin to encourage him to look back at him. "I love you and I care about you. You don't have to face things like this alone anymore. You have me and I will always be there for you. I swear it."