[ Oh, she likes the head pats and nuzzles up into them. More of that, please. ]

I know. [ Her voice, his voice, is warm and thick with affection, eyes gleaming. ] I know you are, Taro. I, uh... I really appreciate it, too. [ She leans over to wrap her fluffy arms around his waist, burying her face. ]

It means a lot, even if you won't ever have to. Plus, [ She mumbles into him ] I think I can be scarier than you.