`` i just do n't get it , '' i said , arms flying around like a crazy person , my tone too clipped to be fine . when i turned to leave she dug her fingernails into my face and neck . silk had been busily counting on his fingers . dumping it by the hearth , he came back to stand by me , one hand resting briefly on my shoulder . he then smiled while saying cool ! `` yes , '' one of them , the more beautiful of the two , i felt , nodded . 