[ The smile he offers at the realization is strained, at best. It fades completely as Aspen continues to talk about himself, his people, and how humans treat them. Vash's love for humanity is almost blind, much to his own brother's mounting and continuing frustration. But even then, he's not ignorant to the bad things some humans can do. ]

I see. [ The "I'm sorry" is unsaid, but the way he watches Aspen with a look of understanding and concern likely gets it across. ]

Where you're from... It's not Earth is it? I've never seen anyone like you, so I get the feeling there might be some differences we haven't figured out yet.