Gabe needed more time and Eric tried to understand that. Affairs in the deep ocean were quick and passionate, two merfolk coming together in a blaze of sexuality that would hopefully result in a baby, in the furthering of their species. Of course, that couldn't happen here, with Gabe, but Eric's habits were hard to shake, so deeply ingrained within him that he couldn't help but be eager for that connection. He could, however, try to wrap his mind around the fact that penetration was an emotional act for humans and he smiled softly at Gabe, nodding. "Whenever." He murmured, wanting Gabe to know that, at whatever moment Gabe decided he was ready, Eric would be instantly ready as well.
"Yes." Eric murmured, lowering a hand into Gabe's hair to twist there gently. "Is good." The combination of Gabe's fingers and his mouth would be almost as good as feeling Gabe deep within him and, with a deep groan as Gabe's fingers started to move within him, Eric spread his legs wider, giving Gabe room to work.