Though Meyer's discomfort might not be visible, to an empath it's perfectly clear.

"My apologies. I momentarily forgot to make allowances for differing cultural taboos. I did not mean to offend."

He's... well, excited is the wrong word, but this is nevertheless important. "I will need to consider this idea from all points of view before I attempt to integrate it. I must be sure it is wholly logical. Still, it has a great deal of promise."