the platform had many different levels where buildings rose to touch the clouds . `` well , you know , only a few boats went out this morning , but it was enough to stir up the mud . `` i think that might be why you deserve it , '' she said . i wanted there to be more to his answer , a theory at least . `` go on with you , '' he said . with this group she felt like they could do anything . truthfully , he could not quite relax . 