Gentle
Gentle adjective - Not harsh or stern especially in nature or effect.
Hostile
Both words in one sentence
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Evil Albino: Subverted; Kamui is at first downright hostile toward the white-haired Princess Hinoto, but she turns out to be a pretty gentle person.
Source: Manga / X/1999 -
Animals can sense the hostile intent of several humans in the series, but since Zeta is an Actual Pacifist and gentle person, they gravitate to him.
Source: Friend to All Living Things -
Defrosting Ice King: The Beast's Character Development is from 'aloof and hostile prince' into 'gentle and loving prince'.
Source: Disney / Beauty and the Beast
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