He didn't rise from behind his desk, although he did look up.

However, the deputy director did not rise from behind his desk to welcome him.

She rose behind her desk and nodded toward the door.

Mizuki rose from behind her desk, signaling that the meeting was coming to a conclusion.

The Shepherd Boy rose behind his desk, his eyes again on fire.

He rose once more behind his desk and his eyes commanded me to rise also, so I did.

"Ask him to come in, Andrew," she said, and rose behind her desk as the hatch slid open.

Bittle rose from behind his desk, held out a hand in welcome.

So saying, Damien rose from the chair behind his desk.

His tone was dismissive as he rose and walked behind his desk.