Gabriel sighed as he gently washed Balthazar's wound with semi clear Purgatory water. His eyes scanned the once flawless back of his brother's vessel and bit his lip at the sight of all Balthazar's current pain; a harsh scar from his worst betrayal.
"Bal-" The archangel tried to find words of comfort but they fell short as Balthazar tossed a harsh glare over his shoulder and his calm neck muscles were now hard under his hands. Balthazar's ocean blue wings stretched and snapped as the bones reconfigured themselves back into place.
With a brief glance at the younger angel's reflection, Gabriel could see the tears that had started to flow down his cheeks.
"Cass…" The name was uttered so low, Gabe almost missed it.
"Hush, Love" Gabriel cooed as he pulled Balthazar to his chest and surveyed the area that surrounded the brook.. "You're safe with me now."
