[Gibbs has never been quite adventurous enough to ever want to get this close to an actual, flesh and blood lion. But this is something quite different. Comparing it to a hug from Aslan was one possible description, but at the moment, whatever form Dumont was in, it felt more like reuniting with a long lost son. Which, he supposed, was exactly what it was.

The hug lasted for a few long moments, reestablishing long-forgotten connections, before Gibbs pulled back again, straightening up.]

I rather like this form, actually. More unique. And though I would certainly like to see that form someday, if only to see how that sort of transformation works, this place seems to be all about comfort. So however you're most comfortable is fine by me.