[ Scared, maybe. Absolutely mortified was more apt where she huddled under her blankets holding her device like it was a lifeline. ]

When our, hmm, mutual acquaintance woke up and didn't tell his....student, friend? I thought he would and while I was downstairs I think they had some kind of big fight. One minute I'm telling them to stay put and the next I see his friend run out.

This is my fault. I know you don't like him, but I really screwed this up.