"What if they worship instead? I don't think that comes under any definition of 'runs screaming in the opposite direction'," Gabriel pointed out, but now he was openly grinning too. Seeing Skul be able to smile like that--wonderful. Worth it.

Although that was something that ought to be addressed, and the Archangel's brow furrowed thoughtfully. "Would you like me to leave your disguise up, then? Collapsing it would be simple, but raising it again less so. I could write up some sigils on your bones, I suppose, but ..." He gave Skul an amused look. "Somehow I think that would fall under your definition of 'run screaming'."

It was something they should talk about, though. The disguise was far too useful, for more than one reason, to simply dismiss it. Maybe they could leave it up, as long as Skul didn't mind.

Which made Gabe think of something else. His grin didn't turn wicked, because Gabe wasn't capable of such an expression, but it did turn impish. "Of course, if we're being technical that does mean I should drop my human form as well ..."