[Ravens_cry]

My point about her walking the ocean floor is she had to look to find humans. We weren't always the pan-continental species we are today. Once, we were restricted to several thousand, likely in a small part of Africa.
Also, she cares about Eglamore's feelings enough to try and comfort him.
That speaks of some form of emotional connection to Apeling's beyond ultimate apthy. Further, why did she stop that bull? It is unlikely it would have done her any harm and she has no physical needs as far as we can tell. A desire to help or protect others are both emotions, particularly for an immortal, nigh-invulnerably being.