[ Jack can't actually hold it against Gabriel for not realizing immediately. If he's noticed something familiar about him, he probably assumes that it's wishful thinking that he isn't going to fall prey to, or another one of Talon's tricks.
Trying to convince him before the alarm is sounded will be the hard part. Jack doesn't have any time to waste, so he continues to walk toward Gabriel, one arm lowering so he can lean forward and grip his shoulder.
They're close enough now that he can lower his voice slightly. ]
Gabe. It's me.
[ His grip tightens, even as he watches smoke wind its way up past his hand. ]
I'll explain later, but we need to get outta here.
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Trying to convince him before the alarm is sounded will be the hard part. Jack doesn't have any time to waste, so he continues to walk toward Gabriel, one arm lowering so he can lean forward and grip his shoulder.
They're close enough now that he can lower his voice slightly. ]
Gabe. It's me.
[ His grip tightens, even as he watches smoke wind its way up past his hand. ]
I'll explain later, but we need to get outta here.