[Nothing wrong with having a sense of pride, so long as one doesn't allow it to cloud their judgement. Besides, he can easily see that being true in her case.]

Gee, thanks. [Said with a laugh! He might be a god, but he knows he's only one individual. It's hard to compare that to a fleet.] And I'm sure you managed to do an admirable job.

[He can easily see Kaga wrecking people's shit up with her planes, causing all manner of destruction in the name of peace.

He's glad she's finally looking him in the eye, though. Even if it's with some embarrassment, it seems. One step at a time.]

That's true. I wouldn't want you going off half-cocked and getting yourself into trouble. But that's what friends are for, heh.