They wrap an arm around Gyre when he holds them tighter, fully welcoming it as they give his leg a careful squeeze with their tail. "I mean it, so, no, not just empty flattery."

Then he tells them he likes them already, and while there are few Knights they're friends with already, hearing someone admit actually liking them, it's... it makes them happy. So they kiss Gyre very softly wherever they can reach the easiest, as an extra show of appreciation. "I like you too."