and i 'd probably still be selfish enough to make you do that ... except for how weak and useless it makes me feel . '' this was probably the highlight of her year . i asked , bending down to open my bag and get my map out . i was in no mood to witness that so i turned away , avoiding an awkward moment . but , hell , it was his mountain . `` i do n't know , something about her workplace . '' `` why do i need to ask that ? '' 