[ He can be reassured that there are still copious amounts of lacrimal fluids stored inside her ready to burst should something make her cry. Regardless, much as she'd like to promise she'll always be kind with him: ]

W-Well, I am a goddess! And a chaotic evil one at that. [She can't help it, humanity decided that's what she is. Though in fairness, humans have no idea what she's like and just suppose that's what a death goddess must be like.] Besides always being kind wouldn't work with you. You're the sort of person who needs a strict and commanding hand to guide you in the right direction.

[ It's probably why he has so much problems. As a (future?) emperor, people are unlikely to treat him like he needs to be! It's a blessing in disguise that he's been brought to this world really. ]

But since you insist-- [She lifts a finger.] Here is one last kindness for today. You should be thankful, it's rare for a goddess to offer such a gesture!

[ And lo! She opens her arms wide only to... Hug him. Pretty tightly so!

... There are about five seconds before she realizes what she's done in the impulse of the moment and starts panicking about it. ]