"Downing," he said, slowing his pace to stop and shake hands. There's a moment where he looks to move as if he's going to clasp Gabriel's forearm as a warrior might, but he before it happens he moves to shake hands. He hasn't let it show to anyone, but it bothers him intensely that the wires and gears that were once woven through his arm aren't there; there's no physical discomfort, but the ache remains. "And yes, I'm new."