"My condolences," Mufasa says, deciding to get up and simply just walk around and inspect the room for a moment. He'd normally prefer to give his utmost attention to whomever was conversing with him, but he figured that Phoenix might feel a bit more relaxed if he wasn't the center of his attention. And he felt that, if nothing else, he was considerate enough not to run out in the middle of a conversation.

Idly looking at a potted plant and the table it was placed on, he says, "If nothing else, I'm hoping that this castle is hospitable."