`` he could n't possibly have coordinated this . '' grabbing him by the throat , he jerked the trident from the trunk . there were no l sounds in their language . the stained-glass window in the back . his explanation was pretty simple , and seemingly sensible . `` hi , '' was all he could think to say . she did n't seem to be able to hold a simple thought in her head for more than about ten seconds . i noticed for the first time that the soldiers were playing cards . 