[ thankfully(?) steven hadn't noticed that rideaux was nearby before getting tendril-skewered, so he has no idea that the man in front of him had witnissed his death. his other pokémon have, though... namely, a certain ancient sea lilly that's been wanting to give him a piece of her mind. but that's for later. ]

...Not that it was on my mind before knowing that, but I don't think I'll be challenging you to a duel anytime soon.

[ rideaux doesn't appear to be bluffing, and even if he suspected that he was, that would be quite an elaborate story. the colony has taught him to not be gullible, but understand the endless possibilities of different worlds. he's not "impressed" per se, but now he definitely has his interest piqued as he takes a sip of his second drink. it's at this point that he's starting to feel a light haze over his thoughts. he hums. ]

With recent events in mind... your ideal partner - in a non-platonic sense, mind you. Describe them.