[He feels bad when this new person goes out of his way to try and shoo the critters off--they're in his way, a little, but not really bothering him, and he can manage just fine with them swimming around. He gives another little wave of his hand, as if to say it's fine, really! and even makes as if to give the closest sea creature a pat. Friendly fish are just another part of the wildlife in the ocean and he has no problem taking it all in. After a minute, though, he gestures further into the cave with a question on his face--going further in?]