>>6376723>>6376737>>6376739"You have an admirer, Lena," you tease your comrade, even as you move toward her a bit.
"W-well, can't fault good taste," your blonde comrade stammers out jokingly, clearly trying to put humor over her fear.
You've heard that making eye contact with a gorilla is seen as a challenge, and that gorillas are rarely aggressive unless challenged or threatened. So you avert your eyes as you slowly move to Lena, taking her hand and carefully pulling her back. This might be an empty gesture. After all, something with that size and reach is going to catch you if he wants to, but you feel an urge to protect her that you can't ignore. Lena seems to appreciate that, as she squeezes your hand while you guide her back.
Kong continues to observe her, but then rises to his full height. Looking up, you swear you see a flash of understanding in his eyes before you quickly look away again. Is this creature smart enough to understand that he's making her afraid and correct his behavior? People like Lena, the twin sisters Ji-a and Da-hye from back at base, and Doctor Mafune believe that kaiju are much more than simply beasts, and that at least some of them can be coexisted with peacefully. Dayo referred to Kong as a guardian of the people of Letchi Island. Were they right? Is Kong an example of a creature that could be a friend to mankind instead of an enemy?
Kong sits back, just observing your group for now. Lena sighs in relief, but doesn't immediately let go of your hand, still looking quite nervous.
"Well, looks like you have him trained," Absko comments, refraining from pulling his gun for now.
>A. Try to get closer and communicate with him a bit (specify what you do)>B. Back away slowly and lead the others back to the beach>C. Let go of Lena's hand (can be combined with other options)>D. See if you can lead Kong to the Red Bamboo base>E. Ask Edith to contact the KRF and let them know what's happened (Can be combined with other options)>F. Write-in 