Really if Drake had wished it he could have dodged the slap. Vampires were known for being fast and stronger than most expected but he wasn't looking to reveal that quite yet plus he could take a lot more damage than a little measly slap, heck Gabe had gone harder last night and he wanted to smirk and ask for another. But he didn't even get the chance to mouth off or try to change tactics when the man was flung back and frozen solid. The mark was still visible across his face as Gabe steaded him from the sudden change of pace. He glanced up to see Gabe and seemed a little taken aback that the man was here and what exactly was happening.<br/><br/>He suspected that the council was trying to pin something on the angel but he wasn't sure if they really had the power to. Even though his lover assured he would take care of them he still didn't want him in trouble and he was still trusting that Gabe could follow through on all he promised. "Gabriel? It's good to see you again..." He offered with a half smile to the man who looked beside himself. It was almost amusing enough to laugh at.