she screamed below , pointing an arm down into the pit . in my bones i knew we had to hurry . i finish my tea and start to warm up a little . now he was only a week behind them . and where could pica have gone ? oh , yes she managed a weak laugh . or are you just reading my name badge and being a smart-ass ? '' she 'd made her point and he 'd gotten the message . i laughed at myself before i even made my next comment . 