[It's half curling around you, the other half the gentle pinch of suckers as he hoists himself up into your hand. The small creature almost fits in just your palm if you forgive the many arms... which currently wave as he talks.]

Where I originated, we were not so at odds with nature, in fact, by the end, we were all that sustained it. Though I will say, they were always my favorite creature. I could go on and on about them.

And. Oh yes, they're quite excellent swimmers. They could exist in literally any habitat except lava and space. ... I'm honestly not sure about space, and given enough time and a source of food, I'd lay odds on lava eventually as well. [The skin of the creature flushes and turns a bright orangish red, following his thoughts.]