Nice to meet you-- [ Though there's no chance to give it a firm shake, he's only briefly put out by that reaction. ] -- Eridan.
You think so? Well, thanks, I guess. [ He chuckles. Ashton's seen people like this kid on the network before, so he's not put off by the appearance. Plus, he's from a world where cat-people are totally legit. ] I've never met anyone from a race like yours before.