now that i had some warm , chocolate liquid inside me , i was feeling a lot better . again she paused , and i could see that she was trying to invent an excuse . i nodded , and met her hand with mine . it was less ornate than the room she had stayed in . someone practically squealed my name ; i looked up to the steps as a small body burst from among the crowd and flew into my arms . he had to admit he did n't feel nearly as panicked by the idea as he should . 