i wasnt sure what to make of that , and although it was kind of a bummer , it really wasnt any of my business . the card game was life and death now . 'an iron tower would n't last ten years . `` or she , '' he nodded , `` is- '' `` or they , '' she said . `` no , '' i say , struggling to pluck off the log . trying to weasel out of our deal . i leave her standing alone and walk toward the fire pit . 