[He does straighten, and he does enter, and by his demeanor he at least wasn't expecting a return bow. He doesn't sit; instead, he remains standing, stiffly and awkwardly.

After a moment, he starts - but again, he can't arrive directly at the point.]

I did not say that you should not be worrying about the recent incident, for the record. I think it's something that needs to be discussed at large. [A slight pause - ] In response to your earlier text message.