Gabriel saw the mist, disliking it because it more than often invited acts of both desperation and criminal activity. He has time to reach the castle so he goes stables to Brightmane who had guarded his sword and shield and remaining easy to dress armor parts. He finishes his full plate and places shield on his back and sword on scabbard in his weapon belt and then readies Brightmane for ride. He then mounted would casually, hood up and cloak covering him, ride along the street with his studded leather armor protected horse towards the castle but keep keen eyes and ears open for trouble.