[Good, this is some sort of progress. He makes sure to maintain a respectful distance so as not to frighten her.]

Of course not. Truth be told, even if I were to try and touch you, I would pass right through.

[He sinks down into the floor a little ways to demonstrate his intangibility, and then bobs back up a little like a cork.]

But I assure you that the last thing I could want to do is hurt you. Or anyone else, for that matter.