she did n't ask for too much ... did she ? we should get the furnace heated immediately . '' it does explain a lot of things . to see what she was working with ? hes really harmless , i tell him , trying to reassure him . i 'm just as capable of protecting her as you are , and you know it . she paused here and waited for permission to continue . it was just the most natural thing to do . she let her mind brush his , but it was closed to her . 