Oh! Oooooh! [ He sits there gaping with huge eyes, utterly spellbound by the surprising sight. When he snaps back into motion, he does so with loud applause. ] Do that again, again! You can fly without a ship! This is the best thing I've seen here!

[ Definitely one of the wonders of the galaxy, and he has momentarily even forgotten all gushing about space ships. ]

Maybe you're some kind of bat? They can fly, and they look a bit rodent-like. I've never seen a furry one like you but I guess it depends on the planet. Maybe you're what a bat looks like on this planet. A Vishanbat!