`` i was starting to think you 'd changed your mind , '' she said by way of greeting . i could still feel it blazing , and could still taste the acidic tang of falcon 's blood when i changed him the other day . i lean over and touch it with my hand . `` i was n't even aware you were coming . '' i jumped inside and pulled on the other half of the lid . it is no fun letting it sit in a bank . '' 