Re-Watching Angel: Lorne

I'm doing partial re-watch of Angel the series, just finished Spin the Bottle (love that episode, so funny!). The thing that strikes me the most is I actually like Lorne this time. Lorne is traditionally one of my least favorite characters in the Buffyverse, but...I really felt for him in The House Always Wins. I'm actually connecting to him in a way I never have before.