here we can hold off the rebels and have clear fields of fire against them if they attack us up here . his hand froze halfway up his forehead , a lock of his annoying hair spilling over his fingers . he had to force himself to stare at anything but her hands . i stare at the woman trying to control my horror , but by the expression on her face i am not succeeding . he could n't believe it 'd come to this . he used the opportunity to pour more water on his pet . 