[ Godzilla is pretty certain he's far overstepped acceptable boundaries at last. So much so that he's in the process of lifting his head when she goes and throws her arms around him, causing him to make a noise that's... more like the cut off squeak of a cat than the grumble of a dinosaur.

She's laughing! After everything that's happening Kaede is still capable of laughing with genuine joy. What's more, its the closeness he's admitted to that's caused that joy. There's a pleasant swelling in Godzilla's chest from this, something that's far stronger than the bitter anger that's been fueling him most of the evening. ]

Ah. Then we are of a mind.

[ He doesn't settle back down fully into her lap, instead nudging into her in a gesture that returns the hug somewhat. What's more something new happens, his spines start to pulse. Not deliberate, threatening thing he normally does, this one is far more relaxed. They don't light to their apex, just a soft glow, then ebb, all in perfect timing with Godzilla's breathing. ]

It has been a very... very long time since I have shared such understanding with another. I am at ease when you are near, Kaede. This is a feeling I intend to battle to protect.