Elijah smiled but cursed himself. He was in a serious relationship, he shouldn't feel those old fluttering feelings in his stomach when Gabriel reminded him how precious he could be. It made him want to do all he could to help the priest again.

"You are far too kind. I.. I really don't deserve your compassion." He smiled weakly and figured perhaps the man had come to visit. "Would... you like to come in for some tea?"