i settled anxiously onto the mattress , my eyes not daring to look down at what he was doing . 'do we really need them outside the men 's messes ? ' sparky closed his eyes , preparing for death . a snowflake , a curling ivy vine , and a primrose . he put the unit into his ear . she looked them over and thanked him . why does the necklace only track , though ? `` until i am sure , i 'm sticking close enough to protect you , just in case . '' 