it took him less time than usual to resume his own form . he shook walter 's outstretched hand , and walter 's grip was as hard as he remembered . the person living in this place is n't concerned with such things . she stood and she could not see him . please stand my young heroes , i do not need you to kneel before me . ava thanked her and opened the tissue paper package . she kept her eyes closed as her fingers curled against him . power surged through him , and he took a deep breath . 