[l2ridehd]

A better way to handle this then asking the host if you can bring a friend. What do you expect them to say, no? Then you make them the bad guy/gal.

Call the host and tell them you have a friend that you need to see, be with, meet, spend time with, needs company, what ever works for you, and that you need to .... and will have to skip their party. If they don't mind, they will say bring them along. If they do they will say sorry, we will miss you. You can always call back the next day and say you were able to handle it another way and can now come if they still have space for you.