[Dist takes that invitation, sliding in past Iago.]

Oh, you don't have to force an apology, I completely understand. I guarantee that you weren't the only one shaken by this heinous attack.

[There's an implication that he is among that group, but he's focusing on Iago right now. He nods as he turns back to Iago from the center of the room.]

Of course. To anyone else, this never happened.