Niles started to reach out to stop Gabe from taking the hair. But his hand falls short as though he just doesn't have the energy to go through with it. His hands just settle in his lap, still clutching the box. Slumping against the arm around him.

"But earlier you..." He just shook his head. Why would Gabe be glad when he'd mocked Niles for it back in the office? So malicious reminding him about taking the brush in the first place. He'd just wanted something of Connor's. Something to hold on to since he didn't get to spend the time with him that Gabe did.

"Just...give it back..." he said, his voice flat. He should just put the hair and the box away. Lock it away and forget about it all.