He sits in a cross-legged position that would have been his normal posture at work. His facial expression is alert and attentive, gazing out to the viewer as though he is waiting for them to start speaking. He has a ready-made papyrus scroll laid out on his lap but the reed-brush used to write is missing.
This passage suggests a scene of someone waiting for interaction, possibly a conversation or instruction. The details about his posture and the missing writing tool add to the sense of anticipation and readiness.