I encountered the same issue as with Rosalind. I'm unsure wether this is a server or client side bug, and if it persists across multiple clients if encountered. It seems like the model never gets an animation state assigned and renders it in it's original form. Interaction made no difference to him.

ISP: Ziggo Internet
Type of Internet Connection: Cable
Date & Time: 27 Jan 2012, 15:25 (GMT+1)
Frequency: Once (Did not reproduce, yet)
Character Name: Hiranai Vashai
Race: Miqo'te
World: Besaid
Area and Coordinates: Ferry (Vesper Bay -> Limsa Lominsa)
Party or Solo: Solo
NPC Name: Ferry Steersman