[ Lup hops to her feet and stares at him a moment. Is this guy for real? Who died and made him king of the house? A smile creeps across her face as she takes a few steps toward him.]

Oh of course. I absolutely have a reason to hand this baller room over to you, a complete stranger!

[ The smile drops and she feigns realization. ]

Oh wait, I don't. Guess I'll just honor the sacred rule of 'dibs' and stay right where I am.