he ran a hand through his hair , blue eyes gleaming with humor . i didnt know if id ever get used to having a purpose , id been so long without one . we 're in this together now . he could only manage a brisk nod , finding it difficult to think in her presence . the man saw everything from inside , of course . a few guys , romans mostly , even popped open cans and let beer foam and spew all over them before chugging down the liquor and crushing the empty metal against their foreheads . 