`` if you wish , father , '' she said quietly . she chewed , swallowed-and asked the same question again . at first , i 'm hesitant to open my mouth , but then i do . `` in creating the- '' `` the spark , '' he interrupted . is there a particular reason why you two are talking about me as though im not here ? and the police can arrest him . and suddenly i remember coming downstairs a few weeks before the rally and hearing tack and raven fighting . 