[ It's a lot like bargaining with a distrustful street cat. Not that Kabru does that very often, because he's not a huge animal person. Denji still doesn't trust him, which is very fair and valid. However, he's curious or placated enough not to slam the door in his face.

The best way to deal with someone who doesn't trust you is to respond with some honesty. The fact that he thinks about his approach before responding might be disingenuous in itself, but this is just a habit for Kabru. ]

It's the second time you've tried to save me, so you're a kind person. I don't like monsters ... When you pulled me out of the way, your appearance startled me, so I reacted before I could think.

[ It might have been an over the top reaction, but that should speak for his hatred and trauma when it comes to monsters. ]

We don't need to be friends, but I don't want to be enemies with you either.