[He'll just ignore that last part and be glad the fuzz hides almost all the evidence of blushing. Though the very observant have been known to notice that the very thin fur at the tips of his ears lets a little touch of purple glow through.]

Mostly to not get torn apart by mobs or kidnapped for dissection back home. Stuff like that.

[Actually, being embarrassed about the weird compliment kept him from immediately withdrawing or getting panicky in thinking about it. There's that.]