it was like hearing a pilot come over the intercom and say , `` hey , everyone . i watched as i broke my sister 's heart a little further . `` say you will take a bath and relax . '' she asked when he remained silent too long . her vampire smiled and her heart melted . when another hour passed with no sign of the stranger , she put him out of her mind . `` keep your eyes down and your head down , '' he said coldly , `` and lift your knees gracefully . 