feeling not a little foolish , he tried to will himself to heaven , separating his tie to the sack of flesh he was connected to . but what kind of creature is it exactly ? '' `` a lot , alec , it would take a lot . as she bent close to see , a chill chased back the heat . they were getting on tiffany 's nerves . she let out a noise that might have been a laugh , but there was nothing humorous about it . `` you always have a home here , jake . 