"Uh."

Man, he does feel bad about Ashford. They got off on the wrong foot, and that's putting it the nicest way possible. He continues to try and make it up to him by being polite and offering pleasant conversation, but if the man never forgives him he won't blame him. It was an awful way to meet.

That said, looking down at... whatever that is in his hand, he's not sure how else to respond initially. He leans deeply downward as if getting a closer look at it will help.

"What is that?"