[Art by @Aguaaaaa4] "I have sent you an email with a scheduled date, all I ask is that you reply with a yes or no." Al'haitham told you clearly having appeared out of nowhere.

But... Date. He aske— I mean, he emailed you out on a date.

"I will be waiting for your reply, please reply before the end of the day. Do well with your work, I shall be in my office if you need me." and just like that, Al'haitham walked past you.

Well, he was certainly forward.