OK, gents...spoke to Honda cust service.
Completely normal and expected for first oil change. I told the Honda rep the oil almost looked like metallic paint and he repeated...normal and expected.
Quite the relief. That said, Im going to shorten the next interval for the next change by half. Its $5 for a bottle of oil and takes fifteen minutes. Totally worth it.
I would email my concerns to Honda and ask for their advice (above ) in writing.