InsaneJournal

Gabriel was handling his involuntary foray into humanity fairly well. He'd been cut off from his connection with the source in purgatory, and drained himself of almost all his power for the sake of his mission, but more than that, he had been living in Colligo long enough to take the City's foibles with a grain of salt and take it all in stride. He'd probably matured a great deal, though he knew he still made foolish, if well meaning mistakes, and he was happy with his life. His body was heavy, but his heart was light.

The purpose of his visit to Zira wasn't about being human. It was about relationships. About spending time with his brother, and perhaps seeking his advice in matters of the heart.