That stung. "You.... you can have friendships. You just need to avoid temptation." How could he ever explain to Elijah that the reason Gabriel had kept him at a distance was because the feelings were mutual. Even Elijah couldn't know what he was like. If word ever got out, his life of service was over. "We... I'm sorry if I was too distant before. We can be friends.. we just... need to be very clear on what it is. As you should with your friend." This wasn't even a confession anymore.