but even that was n't enough to keep him conscious . for a while , we vaguely discussed school and how tough it had been this semester . `` you referred to 'what 's always been between us . ' they wanted a return on their investment . guess he was living somewhere up here at the time . i wish you wouldnt call me child . `` come and fight , you cowardly bastards ! then again , they might also spend it on a hot dinner . 