he did n't respond to that , which was okay , because i was mostly talking to myself . talon was certain there was no hope for some sort of rescue attempt . he was there to choose a horse to take with him into battle . she chewed and stared at her sandwich . `` this is above and beyond the ... '' and then i did n't know how to finish the sentence . `` ca n't blame a guy for trying , '' he called out as jack and i left the room . 