Now, why would it be disappointing? You seem like quite an interesting gentlemen. [There's a bit of playful note in his tone, but it quickly disappears as Aether's cheeks warm up at the comment. He's not unfamiliar with these kind of compliments, but they still manage to catch him off-guard.

With how Hugo studies his armour more than anything, Aether convinces himself that it's hardly about him and more about the pieces of gold in his clothing. And so, he tries to compose himself as he shakes the man's hand and responds:]

Y-yes. That's me.

[So much for his grand first real-life impression. In a way he's thankful the manager chimes in. It helps move the conversation along. The traveler is pretty much ready to exit the store, but then Hugo offers to buy one of the tapes.]

Ah.

[It would've been so much easier to hide surprise behind the text, but in person that's far more difficult. Aether gives a small, yet troubled smile.]

I'm really thankful for the offer, but... I don't have any way to watch the tape. For now, at least.

[His housing situation is just complicated.]