he cut it until the collar of the t-shirt stopped the blade . when i do , i immediately loosen my arms , drop them into my lap , and clear my throat . bugs the humans bought with them and bugs the masters bought with them that none of them wanted . i just need you to accept that this is how i want things ... and be my friend . his buzzed dark hair all wet ? he tossed back the remains of his drink and set the glass down . 