Below is your rewritten submission, along with the tone variants and explanations of why they work.
Original: “Following up on our earlier meeting...”
Default: Just circling back from our last conversation—keen to continue. Why this works: Balanced tone with clarity and presence.
Crisp: Following up. Ready when you are. Why this works: Tight phrasing. No filler. Clear ask.
Warm: Just checking in—would love to hear your thoughts. Why this works: Softens tone while keeping intent clear.
Direct: Have you had a chance to decide? Why this works: Assertive and to the point, no hedging.