Natalie listened quietly but with interest as Erik explained how he'd first gotten involved in his particular... interests, giving him a smile as he came to sit next to her.  It made her feel good, that he wanted to spend time with her by himself, rather than including Ariana just now, and she gave him a grateful look, not sure if he could sense her relief.  She didn't mind Ariana, and didn't want to discourage her from learning more herself if ERik was willing to show her, but for her first time learning something new, she preferred it to be just the two of them.<br/><br/>"I think I'd like that," she said, giving Ariana a friendly smile to let her know they weren't leaving her out, and hoping the other girl wouldn't get offended.  She turned her attention to her own food then, wondering what Erik had in mind, more than a little nervous, but also curious to find out.<br/><br/>"These are really good," she complimented, chewing slowly and waiting for the rest to come and join them.