He is completely shocked, yeah, and it puts him into a good enough mood that he arches an eyebrow at him, teasing gently, "Until recently, I was the only one who believed the monsters."

He glances to either side of himself in that moment, taking note of Garrot's arms just surrounding him basically. It's pretty intense, honestly, especially now that they've come to the first real understanding it feels like they've had. A real, true understanding. He reaches up and lays his forearms over Garrot's, running his claw thoughtfully across his skin.

"Now that I have help, I'm going to use it."