deep red liquid spread through the veins in the petals , turning their gray to red . but right now it just feels like wasted time . '' she had been walking for almost two days without food or water and desperately needed to rest . she felt dull , like she was swimming through wet cement . she did not have to act . for some reason , that just made me more irritated . we 'd gotten the girl out in one piece . 'thank you , sister , ' he said , and taking her hand , kissed it . 