Eric's comment caused Gabe to laugh, his head tilted back and his eyes closed, a real laugh. "Yeah, I think I might like mermen," he said, shifting slightly so that he could lay beside Eric rather than on top of him. Glancing down as Eric settled against his neck, Gabe stared appreciatively at the other man for several moments before leaning in and pecking his forehead; the only place his lips could reach in his current position. "I never, ever thought I'd say that," he added with a small smirk of his own, his eyes shifting to glance up at the ceiling. "But I guess today is all about new things."