A self-proclaimed Sci-Fi visionary and all-purpose intellectual and critic, Roman remains ever-frustrated that his obvious talent continues to go unrecognized while lesser beings like Kyle are groomed for stardom. His weapon against the fundamental un-fairness of the universe is his relentless judgment of others – his colleagues, the party guests, whoever crosses his field of vision. The only one spared is Casey, with whom he is secretly (and forever unrequitedly) in love.