they were coming , slowly , like an avalanche of rot moving forward at a snails pace to gorge themselves . `` this place is spooky , you are right . '' `` but i need you guys to help fight if necessary , '' i said . quickly i look away , the name settling into the pit of my stomach like wet cement . im so glad youre back , she said . `` why , if i did n't know better , i 'd say you sound jealous about that , '' she teased . 