I'm fairly sure nothing was meant by it. She'd have done the same for Gai, Genius, or anyone else she hangs around.

[The pout didn't go unnoticed and he let out a light sigh that was part exasperation and part amused affection. Moving his hand from her back to her hip, Lyle attempted to coax her down to sit on his lap.]

Anyway, I still ended up here, didn't I? Same as I have been and same as I plan on doing in the future. [He really had been spending a lot of time at her place, especially after the she had re-hatched. He had just felt more at ease being where he could see she was okay.]