That isn't to say that Ral doesn't want to be watched, heard, and acknowledged. Validation was something he'd sought for a long time, from people who never seemed to want to give it freely. But having to work towards something gave life meaning, right?

Anyway. Looked like the guy was up for company and, with a quick smirk pulling into place, Ral saunters over to slouch into a seat across from the man.

"Don't you look like you're having a ball."