[ Ilphyl's reaction doesn't escape him. Kimmuriel has no investment in making someone uncomfortable right now, so he takes a few steps back to allow for space. It's not as if he doesn't understand. ]

I would guess that this is less for survival and more due to simple good nature. What little that is worth. [ He turns the Inkay around so he can look into its eyes for a moment.

....It just beams at him and gently plaps his forehead with a tentacle. He sighs again, his frown softening ever so slightly. ]

Far too trusting. [ It sounds like a reprimand. ]