*flinches (no, recoils) at the cracking sound of your voice* *lowers his gaze* No, nothing
*fumbles in his jacket pocket for his phone* *without making eye contact with you, mumbles* Just going to call Ecthelion. NoIknowit'slatebutIsaidIwould.
*presses the speed dial for Ecthelion's mobile and is thoroughly disconcerted when, yet again, he is informed that his call cannot be completed*