*looks at you, utterly silently, for a number of seconds* *frowning very slightly*
*in a very stilted, but very calm voice* Again, I must apologise, Lord Ecthelion. I have utterly misinterpreted the manner of our relationship. I shall be honest. I did not come here for professional reasons. I came because I had convinced myself that you and I must be great friends and I find myself rather short on friends right now.
*gets to his feet, instinctively gathering his hands to his chest because the right wrist is throbbing slightly now* I assure you that we will only meet as colleagues in the future.