they all like a little variety in their lives . so , you 're off to mars , son ? ' he has no damn sense of humor . '' `` y'know , '' he said , `` i do n't think she 's lost . you told me i did n't have to do anything i was n't ready for . '' he kept a smile on his face , for the sake of the others , but his eyes were serious . are you going to cut us loose ? 