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[gabriel_tam]

Time passes. Life goes on.

In the absence of Crowley, there's a great deal more to do these days in the way of managing certain business connections and relationships. It's not as though he's a stranger to any of it; Gabriel's years with Birnam have borne that much fruit, and a great deal more.

It's just that it all takes energy, not to mention resources.

When added to the life and strenous daily routine required of a Senator and Council member, well-- it's no surprise that Gabriel should have fallen asleep in his armchair in the den while reading the papers.

Even if he didn't mean to.

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[regan_tam]

This used to be an uncommon sight. Gabriel had strict self-discipline, always, about working productively when he was working, and setting it aside when he wasn't.

And he still has strict self-discipline -- far stricter than Regan would like, especially on days when he struggles to get out of bed (and sometimes fails, for a time), and days when she can practically see him telling himself no one can tell how much he's leaning on his cane. But all the same...

It's not an uncommon sight any more.

And not for the world would Regan wake him.

She pauses in the doorway, and her lips press together just for a moment. A moment is all she allows herself.