i did not look forward to viewing the bodies and making that decision . he made no response and his silence lasted awhile . well , my civilization built your planet . she was in there earlier , was n't she ? no , but he could do better than that , said the rustle , much better . i fear i must speak quickly before my memory fails . suddenly he was pulled violently backwards as scout screamed and his head exploded , just before darkness swallowed him up ... the next roar struck , still something only grace could hear . 