The creature is tall, having animalistic features and traits, but also being more intelligent than what any other animal would be, and preenting characteristics of a human. They were able to speak, although clumsily and barely knowing a few words. All they were used to were rough, hard textures such as rocks or trees, so feeling something that, not only was very warm, but also soft was like heaven for the creature. They didn't seemed aware of your surprise and fear towards them, however...