"'Not in the same social circles'?" I ask as I slip the last of it into the pack, carefully not noting the slightly pained expression on the girl's face as I slip the strap over my shoulder "What kind of people did Frannie hang around with?"<br/><br/>It really isn't fair, not with the her like this; only half awake and still longing to wake up and see her friend again.  The possibility of a romantic involvement of the two flashes across my mind, and I discard it just about as quickly.  Not that the asian girl wasn't cute, on the contrary she had fine beauty to her, an exotic allure that she exuded almost unconsciously.  No, she was worried about the girl that had been kind to her, her<em>friend</em>.<br/><br/>And so I finally gave in.  Kneeling down next to her I wrap my arms around her slim shoulders, hugging her tightly for a few long moments before speaking softly "I'll find her, don't worry."<br/><br/>Standing back up I shuffle the bag nervously on my back, walking back towards the door "I'm just downstairs." I give her the room number "If you ever need to talk or anything . . ." I manage, my cheeks flushing before I move to leave through the door.  This was incredibly stupid, an exposure and risk I most<em>certainly</em>did not need yet another complication.  But all that was weak rationalization against the girl's naked need.<br/><br/>"If you need<em>anything</em>, let me know." I say before darting quickly out the door.