Frankly, the absence of fanfare is appreciated. Since, at that moment, his tea is still cooling and the bulk of the conversation has yet to commence, Lan Wangji directs the most polite bow he can muster without standing, and drawing more attention to himself, toward Grantaire. For his sake, after the way he spoke of Enjolras' regard as a sublime gift, Lan Wangji hopes that this meeting goes precisely the way it is meant to.