a pigeon - dark gray , it was , with a white ring around its neck - fluttered down on a rock just ahead of him , as if to rest . just come over to my apartment . `` when i leave , wait for five more minutes before going out . he paused a moment , staring at her with purpose . there 's no sign of her in there either . i saw the kick but there was no way to avoid it . get going and dont waste time . 