she had been too long on a leash , and exchanging one for another was n't going to please her . we gathered in a council at the top of the rock , i joyfully pulled my sleeves up to my pits , and we chose our leaders . he picked up the rock and cautiously approached the snake . `` you 're doing them the favor . 'caffeine seems like the best thing ever right now . ' but i do n't want you to go . '' i stare at her , overcome with ... all sorts of overwhelming emotions . 