[That helmet is going to continue to cause some problems, because Gabriel's body language remains stiff, but otherwise completely neutral. Was he aware of this unspoken competition? Maybe! Maybe not! His tone, however-]

Free will is a mistake. [It came more like an automated response; abrupt and clearly not thought out, before he hesitated and continued.] At least, that was what I- we were all lead to believe. It results in nothing but disobedience, and sin.

[It was easy to hear the resolution bleeding out in his tone though. After all, now that he has it, the idea of losing it was almost terrifying.]

... But. I do intend on enjoying it to it's fullest upon my return. I can assure you of that.

[As even and cool as he sounds at that moment there's still some inescapable hint of violence bubbling around in the undertone.]