IC/OOC: THE ESCAPE...or not.
Paul will not be escaping the ball. He will start turning onyx, not have a clue what is happening to him thanks to the potion, and end up unable to get out in time before it progressed far enough for him to become immobile.
Mostly, I just want the shock value because he will not be resetting with everyone as per normal next plot...dun dun DUNNNNN. Sorry, Paul. :P