<div style="text-align: right;"><strong>Paul Raike</strong> (http://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=84632.msg3727041#msg3727041) - <strong>Basement</strong> - <em>Standing at the elevators talking to Lulu and Ronin, before leaving the building</em></div><br/>Paul couldn't help but grin mischievously at Lulu's response, and the blush only caused it to grow. His grin widened as well, as he thought about the implications of that deepening blush, and he was about to say something devastatingly witty and charming when Ronin entered. It was clear from his response that he'd heard the entire exchange, and from his expression he'd been as amused as Lulu. Paul's eyes twinkled even as he let his mouth frown slightly. "No can do, Ronin. Even at a minimum I've got plenty of Shaft to show, and I'm damn proud of it." He barely managed to say it with a straight face, and the ding of the elevator's arrival provided a much needed distraction. He motioned for Lulu to enter first, and watched her face, curious to see if she'd turn any further red as he entered behind her.<br/><br/>"I mean," he continued, his smile giving away that he was fully aware of how what he was saying could be taken, "life is hard as a private dick. But Shaft makes sure he gets to the bottom of things, and won't quit until the job is done. Oh yes, my friend. Shaft is most definitely up, and he always gets the case wide open." He looked innocently between Lulu and Ronin, and as the elevator doors closed his voice could still be heard out in the waiting area for the elevators. "What? I'm just talkin' 'bout Shaft!"<br/><br/><div style="text-align: right;"><em>Paul goes out on the town (http://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=85785.0) with Lulu and Ronin</em></div>