One can tell much about a person if one can so distinctly discern what they are, no? [No recoiling at the sight (smell?) of him, though?
And then he gives a short chuckle.] Ah, but that must sound a very human desire - to always wish one could be stronger, or faster, or with keener senses than one has.
[He doesnt wish to be anything beyond what he is, but what he means is he can imagine why his comment sounded strange to her. Since she's not human, after all.]