though this is good progress for him. It still makes me sad that it took like most of canon before Abel actually confirmed outloud to Cain that he was for sure gay and why he was keeping it to himself. like, night before they all might die during the big battle of their incredibly dangerous and risky mission.
there are still quite a few conversations he's having even now using gender neutral language for his relationship pre-barge and some day he'll beat back the internalized homophobia and shame, just be comfy. it'll be great. He's on his way.