//Well, you know, it doesn't look like you need me to give you any slaps. Unless you want evening out.// [It was a joke, but he didn't really smile as he said it. He wanted to make that bruise go away, make it never have been there. But more than that he wanted to ignore it.]

//But don't worry, I'm not about to smack you around Gabe. Don't let this fool you, I'm a gentle enough person.// [He gestured to the scar on his face loosely before he cut more cake and offered the fork towards Gabe again.] //Just one heck of a shaving accident// [He joked, this time with a more natural smile.]