`` so , the question is , will you be with us , or will you stand against your own kind ? she placed her hand on top of her sisters head , measuring her height against her chest . after all the years and all the pretending , she had not rid herself of that self-destructive bent . they knew when it was safe to talk , and when to keep quiet . you did come to my hotel , after all . she tried her hardest to ignore what i had said . 