His smile is thin, but relatively genuine, as he huffs in amusement. So far, the fox - would kitsune be more accurate? Honshuu sounds Japanese, at least - does seem non-threatening, though Derek is still having trouble believing that he only wants to sniff flowers. He's surprised to find that his own interest, when the fox speaks, is not derived purely from suspicion.

"So what does that make you? A tourist?"