Avalai's head only turned when Taeyang threatened the paler fledgling. 

"Taeyang," She mused, a strange sort of purr resonating in her voice, "Don't believe I belittle you when I say that your actions prove to me how positively adorable you are." Despite saying this, any human would have to agree that the asian vampire was incredibly terrifying. But for one of her age, it was like looking at a puppy barking at mouse. Precious.

"But, lower your hackles," She chuckled softly. "Give me a bit of... space." Whether or not Taeyang understood exactly what that meant would not matter. There was work to do.