The man drifts in and out of consciousness as doctors and nurses stir him into a room.
Niecalli automatically follows behind them, her crying finally stopping, when a woman stands in front of her.
"Only staff is allowed inside now." She says comfortingly. "Are you okay? Where's your family?"
"I'm feeling better. And I don't… They're not here."
The woman's eyes soften and she places her hands on Niecalli's shoulders, caressing them.
"You're okay." She tilts her head, gesturing to the room. "So how do you know him?"
"I don't know him. I was just looking for a place to stay when I stumbled on the accident."
"I see." The woman wraps her arm on her shoulder and leads her away. "Come with me then. Let's find a place to wait in.
"I didn't get your name by the way."
"I'm Niecalli. What's yours?"
"Christine."