I think you would have to try very hard to give me that impression. [ Which would mean it would be very obvious that Gold either screwed up royally, or something else is going on. ] And...I might be a little uncertain how to respond to it, but that is more my failing.

[ There is some momentary hesitation, then he offers his hand. He's still a little shaky on initiating physical contact; he'd rather it be visibly clear he is asking for it. ]