Man the whole concept of AU people he already knows is gonna weird Gary out something fierce to start out with--actually he's probably just going to assume that they happen to have the same name and there's no relationship? Which is technically true I guess? He'll get over it is what I'm saying. Definitely up for shenanigans.

Also definitely up for shipping. Gary loudly appreciates and acts on Meulin's ships that she sets up for him until someone actually reciprocates and makes him uncomfortable. All talk, no bite. A sad day for the shipping chart.