Well, you've a point. Even the tamest of creatures will bite back when provoked.

[ Reign was actually quite envious of the way Mikazuki seemed so calm around the wyvern. At the invitation, he finally gained enough courage to move closer, though he stayed just behind Mikazuki, glancing at the wyvern over the shorter man's shoulder. ]

I guess it's a matter of showing who is the master, the same way when treating pets or handling animals of your own. You think it'll let me touch it?