â€œCalm down already,â€ Karr supplicated through his teeth, trying to make vaguely comforting gestures with his hands.  He cast a furtive glance around them, hoping that their quiet conversation wouldnâ€™t attract unwanted attentionâ€¦ from anything.<br/><br/>â€œLike I said, Iâ€™m sorry I grabbed you.â€  He watched her reaction worriedly; she really didnâ€™t seem to be handling the change of location well.  â€œBut trust me: It was preferable to letting<span style="font-style: italic">them </span>catch you.â€<br/><br/>When she didnâ€™t answer, he sighed heavily and stepped away.  He didnâ€™t want to traumatize the poor girl, but they were dreadfully exposed even in this empty room and if they didnâ€™t move<span style="font-style: italic">soon</span>, the soldiers coming back to look for them might be the least of their worries.<br/><br/>â€œIâ€™m Karr.â€  He tried for a friendly smile as he offered a hand and helped her gingerly to her feet.  â€œSee?  Now Iâ€™m not a stranger.   I know a safe place not far from here, but this isnâ€™t it.  We need to be out of here before sunset.  Just trust me on that.  Can you walk?â€