Tanith and Valkyrie weren't the only ones out of control. Gabe was leaning back against the wall, laughing right along with them over the sound of Skulduggery speaking. After a moment or two he managed to get a hold of himself, but there was still mirth in his voice and all over his face. "To be fair, she's not wrong. I am something of a shapeshifter."

The Archangel laughed again, full and pure, the sort of laugh which made it almost impossible not to join, and then grinned at Ghastly. "I think it might have been something I said."

He knew what it was, but it was more fun to have them guess. In any case, it didn't seem like there had been much damage except to Skulduggery's reputation. Ms Sorrows, belief in Gabe's shapeshifting abilities or not, still wasn't any closer to knowing who he was.

Gabe pushed himself off the wall, his eyes still bright with amusement, and turned to Fletcher. "I'm going out to write some wards, Fletch. Want to come help? We can continue your language lessons."