he did take the mark , you know . '' how much exactly , she wanted to know . he was brilliant and for a while we thought all three of us would take over the world together . '' and here was her opportunity to find out more about this one man she had ever felt real interest in . `` and bring the girl with you . '' the people i work for , the night watch , also go way back . `` i was n't sure what you wanted to pack , '' he said . 