The comment of why Gabe wanted to look him up visibly shocked the vampire as both eyebrows rose up, “It was... a long time ago. Nothing good came of chasing ghosts like that.” Drake said speaking in a measured voice that showed an amazing amount of seemingly acceptance, maybe even forgiveness. It was an odd thing to witness from a man who who could be so defensive and rude to relative strangers and yet didn’t seem to hold any interest in avenging his past hurts. “If you really think it will make you feel better, obviously I can’t stop you but... I’m sure his life was fucked too. I don’t think most people are born twisted and evil. He probably went through some abuse, maybe worse than I had at that point and his life was pretty shitty and he was in pain all the time from the leg he lost in the work accident.” Drake shook his head. It was strange to witness this almost softer side of Drake, even towards the people that hurt him.<br/><br/>“Life sucks already and I just drew a short straw but after you witness your squad burn down a village and do unspeakable things to people all in the name of seeking vengeance for a few Americans that ended up dead.... well... the eye for an eye makes the whole world blind becomes very real. I should be dead 1,000 times over for all the things I have been a part of that fucked other people beyond repair. I’m no innocent lamb led to the slaughter and while people are shitty I’m not looking to add more to the pile the world has already on people’s shoulders.” Explaining his rational the vampire looked somber and like in a way he accepted what happened to him was either punishment or something he couldn’t do anything about. If Gabe was out for blood on his behalf so be it, but Drake wasn’t about to offer a thank you or make him feel like he wanted any part in it. “I’m much more interested in what you are offering my present and future self.” He added switching the tone to a teasing one with a half smirk and half lidded eyes with that flicker of desire that was ever present with Gabriel.