It wasn't that she believed the carp was going to bite off her hand, it was just that - it wasn't out of the realm of possibility. Deflating with a sigh of relief when the fish expressed happiness at her efforts she peered down at it and nodded.

"As long as it won't hurt you," she slowly stretched her hand towards the carp. Having no prior experience with taking a scale from a fish, magic or benign Lily continued to move carefully, brushing her fingers over the side of the carp's body hoping to gently loosen one. "Thank you for your kindness, I won't forget it. I'll come back and warm your waters for you again, alright?"