What it does is make him think she's looking for handouts, not that she can understand him or might want him to elaborate on his own inhuman nature. He chuckles, a raspy sort of noise, and eases himself back up to his full height. "All right, little one. I'll see what I can get inside that a fox might like. Maybe you'll even let me pet you a little." He sounds hopeful, at that.

Of course, she'll probably be gone when he comes back out again... but it's worth a shot.