That earns Owen the Flattest Stare.

"That's reassuring."

But after a moment's lineface, he sighs, forcing some of the tension in his shoulders out, giving the monster a second (less pants-shitting) look. The nudging is... cute. Like an affectionate bloodthirsty predator. How sweet.

"Let me guess, you found her abandoned with the rest of her litter and bottle-fed her yourself."