You approached Orange's hideout in the dimly lit facility, careful not to make a sound. He lay asleep, his large form rising and falling gently.

You grabbed a container of food pellets and placed a bowl near him, whispering, "Easy now," as you gently stroked his scales.

Orange stirred but stayed asleep, his nostrils flaring as he caught the scent of the pellets. He woke slowly, lifting his head and sniffing the air.