The man shakes it once politely, smiling right back.  "The name's Arvel.  Overjoyed to make your acquaintance, madame Zola!"  He took a small glanced around the club.  "Do you come here very often?  I must confess it's rather...overwhelming."<br/><br/>He sighed and rubbed the back of his neck, looking a bit sheepish.  "It's a bit difficult finding social situations with non-humans...that don't end in bloodshed, of course.  Particularly these days, and in the cities.  Mostly vampires and Bonechewers from the looks of things.  Haven't had much cause to deal with either very often."