If anything could bring back the tension, 'I'm happy to spend time with you' would. Gabriel quickly looked down at his own tea and then in front of him and he sipped the hot drink. Mr. Crane was happy to spend time with him. And it made him feel like he was soaring for a moment. What a steam of emotions indeed. He had to get back in control of himself. "I admire you. Your job I mean! I admire you doing your job. I mean, you being a constable. I couldn't do it." That came out smooth...