It'd be a lie for Angeal to say he doesn't know how to get under people's skin. For one thing, he's spent his life with Genesis, and Genesis has made it a point of pride to antagonize people to the extreme. Very arson of him. But it's also just a matter of fact that as a confident person, that seems to grate on other people, and Angeal doesn't usually mind that... especially when he intends to tease as well.

But in this case, he really had been trying to play nice. A token of good will, showing Noctis that he didn't intend to step on toes by taking Promptis from him here.

So what's that reaction all about.

Angeal raises an eyebrow as Noctis snaps at him, near bristling with revulsion at a simple word. If he's reacting like that to a mere turn of phrase, then Angeal is starting to suspect he knows why he needs a little help in being a proper trainer when it comes to a troublesome and fussy pup.

He's about to suggest something, as a matter of fact, when that same troublesome and fussy pup actually moves forward and growls.

Immediately, the reserved and contemplative expression on Angeal's face just melts away, and he smiles down at Prompto. "Aww, do you think I'm bullying your owner? I'm sorry, pup." Is he using a baby voice? Yes. Get God to judge him, he doesn't care. "Just a little rough patch between trainers, buddy. We'll give you all the right attention soon, and it'll be alright." Well, probably just Noctis will give the attention, but maybe if this eases up just a little, he can get away with a pet. Just one pet. He won't be greedy and ask for anymore, but just the one.

Still, that means getting back to what they came here for, and Angeal looks back up to Noctis. "Anyway, it looks like he's listening pretty well right now, don't you think? So why don't we do a short little walk around the place and see how well you can get him to heel. And while you do that with him... You and me can have a bit of a trainer talk."