i saw a long stretch of blue , a softly glowing sun , one cloud , shaped like a teapot , a second , shaped like a rocking chair , and a third , shaped like a- no . `` she was puzzled as to why you did not wish to stay at the court . he was still at the office . the other part of the reason was exactly what i 'd admitted to him : it did n't change a damn thing . she sounded glum , so i turned her around and forced her to meet my gaze . 