It feels a little strange, because I ma not used to being petted. Suppose it would be no different if I started to pet your leg. But, it is not unpleasant. My tail is not as sensitive as human skin, so it is a bit... muted?

[She's not sure how to really describe it, since she doubts he's had a tail like this before to compare it to.]

But you have nice hands, and a nice touch. So I do not mind. [Casually flirts nbd. She grins at him and tilts her head invitingly] However, I will not be able to stay in this form the whole time, unfortunately. I can not explore the forest without legs.

Ah, there is that other mermaid, Keimi, who has a ball she rides on to get around. Am a little jealous; would like to not have to go to human form if I did not have to!