Gabriel was grateful for the help from the Brotherhood of Steel regarding supply and rest, but he didn't feel like joining up. Being with Jennifer 'Sparks' Zvarowski was basically for her an open invite to talk about the Brotherhood and how great it was, but he just felt it wasn't his thing. He wasn't after technology or retrieving pieces of the past; he was more interested in building and healing.

With the Enclave, though, it was clear that the region was in danger. As they continued to expand, the 'Legitimate government of the USA' would not rest until it had eliminated or enslaved anyone in the region. Best to fight back while they still can.

As such, Gabriel got himself a nice new rifle, one that could tear through powered armor with a well-placed shot. It cost him plenty in bottle caps, as well as having to pay off a favor or two, but the price was well worth it in his mind. This time he could actually do something more than annoy armored soldiers.

There was a new mission, of course; take the fight back to the Enclave. There were two options; attack Old Man's Corner, where the slaver camp had fallen to an Enclave forward unit, or Enclave main base, where many of the prisoners from Liberty Island had been taken. He signed up for the latter.

Dogmeat was proving his loyalty, following Gabriel with him. It took some convincing for the BoS commander to allow the dog to come along in the transport, but Gabriel wasn't leaving his new friend behind.