Inspired by chapter 31 of Anguish of the Marrow.

And Angel looked up at him exactly as he had looked at Tallulah that very first time, when she had charged them only to demand a tummy rub. Shocked, startled, for a moment instinctively frightened - then incredulous, laughing awe the moment he realized he wasn't in danger. That he was in a room with a primordial carnivore, and he was allowed to pet it.