He takes this as a good sign, walks closer, and scratches the underside of his chin. This is mostly just so that if he pounces, Steve can still easily get away. If he went for the ears or behind, he'd have a whole head in his way. But he can work his way up.

He grins a little, without teeth, since they might be too aggressive. But this isn't so bad. He makes no sudden movements, but looks back at Tony briefly. Seriously, he thought this tiger would be way less friendly. He's rather majestic, and he's got such big eyes, it's hard to think of him as the beast he imagined not two minutes ago.

"Guess you're staying with us, if you don't mind."