"I'm glad Natalie called me in to come see you then," she said, leaning back against him as he hugged her.  "It's nice to have someone you know you can talk to, when you're feeling lonely.  I only wish you didn't have to come to a place like this to find company," she added, her eyes a bit sad.<br/><br/>She tilted her head forward slightly as he kissed her neck, subtly encouraging him to continue, if he wanted, a slight shiver going through her at the contact.  "You're quite easy to look at yourself," she smiled, hoping she was doing all right at this so far.