If any resemblance to Sherlock seemed to be there, it wouldn't last. Although there were a few similarities (particularly in terms of childishness), under most circumstances it wouldn't take anyone long to realise that if Gabriel were to be compared to someone from John's world it would be Moriarty, not Holmes.

"Enchanté." But, because he could be polite (sometimes), he shook the profferred hand. "I'm Gabriel. Not at your service or anyone else's, typically, but I have been known to offer three wishes to anyone who rubs my lamp."

He stuck his hands back into his jacket pockets, and maintained a neutral expression. While he wasn't known for subtlety, not by a long stretch, he did occasionally find it more entertaining to let people work out for themselves whether or not all his innuendo was intentional.

"So, Johnny - settling in?"