He's really not used to many people making eye contact with him. It's probably because he glares at everyone and he's okay with it that way. He wouldn't feel particularly slighted if Lydia chose to continue not to make eye contact with him. As it is, he kind of admires her for it. Of course, he's not really glaring at her, just looking garden-variety sullen.

"Heneritta, Virginia." He glances around the room. "These guys sure got around in pulling people from all over."