she said in surprise , bending down to brush off the toe of her shoe . they could try and stop him , but it would n't do them any good . he did n't want to talk about his past , about what he had been . `` i ca n't stay out here in plain sight . '' was he , too , having second thoughts about her ability ? it would take hours to get a couple miles . me , what are you talking about ? id feel better being out alone once i get to the lake . 