<div style="text-align: right;"><strong>Paul Raike</strong> (http://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=84632.msg3727041#msg3727041) - <strong>Basement</strong> - <em>Talking with Ronin before heading to the food table</em></div><br/>Paul nodded at Tilly's explanation; if it was a rivalry, he was fairly sure it wasn't friendly. However, he accepted that he might not understand it the way she did; after all, she didn't seem concerned in the least, and it was clear she didn't want to talk about it further. He watched her walk away with an exaggerated wiggle in her hips, towards Aline and Shawn, and he couldn't help but feel a small pinch of jealousy. He looked up to find Ronin next to him, and was aware that the man had been talking to him. "I'm sorry, I was a little distracted."<br/><br/>His mind hit rewind, and he nodded as he realized what Ronin had said. "Well, I'm done here, but Lulu may need help with the food. Let's both head over there and see if she needs any help." Paul grinned as his eyes danced over Lulu's outfit. He wasn't quite sure what to make of it when he'd first seen it, but the look was growing on him. He nodded once more at Ronin, then headed towards the back of the room. "Lulu," he said. "Thought I'd come over to ask if you needed any help. Your outfit looks great, by the way. Very unique."