Re: Gabe/Nish/Rafe - 8:02 p.m., back by the punch bowl
"Well, no..." Rafe shifted on his feet, moving slightly closer to her with the motion. His voice grew quieter, softer, in hopes his calm might encourage hers. His gaze flicked, questioning, to his partner, but he continued on before any response could be provided. "You know, that was sometimes a problem when we were together, too. Obviously time is something you need, right? So you should talk to him about that. But maybe..." He shrugged, his gaze directing hers around the crowded room. "Maybe not here? Those kinds of things are best said in private."
He reached out, placing a hand gently on her upper arm. "Just give it some time for both of you to calm down. Then go talk to him about it. Really." Then he moved back to Gabriel's side, as eager to avoid any appearance of impropriety as he was to console his friend.