They were leaving him, and there was little he could do about it. He'd signed up for something like this, going into an agreement blindly. He should have known better. This was no ones fault but his own, and an expensive lesson to learn. He swallowed, his expression hardly changing, but now that the others had filed out, he had no choice but to direct his attention to his newest, and sorriest purchase.<br/><br/>The creature seemed a bit uneasy, though Reis didn't expect that he'd understood most of the exchange, or even his emotions. Most Asha were dim, incapable of broadening their communication to outside species. He didn't imagine this one was any different, or that there was a need, or desire for him to learn. The Asha cleared his throat, like he was going to say something, like he had been better aware of the situation and Reis' distaste than he should.<br/><br/>The Asha came towards him, and Reis held his ground, watching his movements closely, unsure of what to expect. Most were not aggressive, but not many would come towards a stranger like him, and Reis went still, and tense. He was used to expecting the worst, treating his animals for what they were; animals. With respect, and maintaining distance. The position the Asha had taken up was a submissive one though, kneeling at his feet and handing the envelope over. He frowned at the obvious training, and took the envelope. He was no fan of forced, unnatural behavior of any species. It was a horribly presumptuous way of humans to act, and Reis made sure to keep himself humble. He did not kid himself in thinking his animals loved him. He only cared for them so that they might give him a glimpse of their elusive, natural behavior, providing for them in return and otherwise giving them space.<br/><br/>Reis' disgust only grew as the Asha spoke, talking of beatings he seemed happy to withstand, and his ability to become the perfect toy. How much training had it taken for him to say such things? What methods were used? How had they taught him common tongue? Most Asha spoke outside of their language very minimally, but this one seemed fluent, able to process and problem solve perhaps. He thought the solution was to offer himself up like some feast, saying what he thought he'd be happy to hear. For most, they likely would have been delighted, and that thought made his skin crawl. This creature was sold as a direct result of man's desire to capture and control what they very well shouldn't. Morally, Reis was a mixed man, but he had his opinions, and he was mentally kicking himself for this decision. He'd funded the sort of trade he wanted no part of, and now there was nothing to be done for it.<br/><br/>“No,” Reis answered, stepping around the young man prostrating himself in his floor.<br/><br/>He deposited himself on his couch, burying his face in his palm and trying to decide where to go from here. It was obvious what the young man was intended for, even if he'd not made that clear. Though Reis wasn't prone to giving in to base needs, he understood that the Asha they had sent him was supple and attractive. No one would buy him to simply keep around, especially in the way Reis thought they should be kept, even though he knew very little real housing requirements for this strange species of Asha. He wasn't even sure the information that had been supposedly provided in the envelope was accurate.<br/><br/>“Where are you from?” Reis started with first, knowing that he'd crossed weeks of sea to get here, but he'd never been told where from. Vague, everything had been so vague and Reis had fallen right into their hand. Curiosity had bitten him a good one this time.<br/><br/>Carefully, meticulously without ripping the paper, he opened the envelope to see what he'd been given. Of course, the first sheet was the contract he had signed, agreeing to take on a chance at such an impressive creature if only he agreed not to ask too many questions. With the intelligence this one already seemed to possess, he could guess at why they were not legal here. It was legal to own nearly anything of a lesser mind than a human. Anything in comparison, the the lines started to blur, and people might take opinions that would appose ownership of Asha all together. He'd never had any sort of desire himself.<br/><br/>“I don't need an interactive pet, tricked into misguided affection based on limited contact and unknown training methods,” Reis spoke finally, looking straight at the Asha, wondering how much of that he'd comprehend. He seemed to be mostly speaking for himself, still not expecting much. That initial greeting could have just been mimicking something he'd been taught, the extent of his vocabulary and understanding. He tossed the contract to the floor much like a petulant child looking at undesirable marks, and went on to look more at the information he'd been given. There was little else he could go on. It wasn't as if he could ask someone, for no one owned whatever species of Asha this was apparently in the whole of Belmir.