Ignorant to what was running through Gabe's head, but momentarily aware of some tension in him, Andy couldn't help but step a little closer when Gabe's hand moved to hold his. He wasn't close enough to just lean out and kiss, not yet anyway, but close enough that it looked like the pair were sharing a secret.
He was pleased to hear, and see, that Gabe wasn't hacking up a lung or seeming poorly in any way, although he frowned at the way he framed his answer; he made a mental note to try and get Gabe out of the Infirmary and the castle both when he could. Gabe worked so hard to defend everyone and assist in any way that he could, had done so for him when he was younger and nobody to Gabe - Andy felt he could protect Gabe from himself some of the time at least.
He wondered why no one had been able to point him in Gabe's direction when he'd asked at the HUFFLEPUFF (ooc: hem hem) Common Rooms. He was pleased that Gabe had managed to carve out his own space, even more so that it was with Benjy; it made him feel a little less anxious about Gabe being alone or worse, being targeted by some of the unpleasant individuals out there.
He wondered if Benjy would like having him around, but he appreciated Gabe's permission and finally leaned in against Gabe enough to put his head against his shoulder. The gentle movement of Gabe kicking the wall was pleasant and soothing and he sighed a little. "Yeah, I'm okay." he said evenly. "Haven't gotten sick and I'm staying out of everyone's way." he paused for a second before deciding to tell Gabe. "I spoke to Lucian Bole recently. Over the journals. I need you to be careful okay; he's around here somewhere and if he even thinks that you're important to me..." he trailed off, unwilling to even think further.