she grinned as she changed positions so she could see what he was doing . all too soon , scenes from his past sprang up and joined the party . `` minutes ago you assumed i screwed you over to get myself a throne . with those words fate simply disappeared . `` but you left out so many curious things , '' he went on . would you care to take a ride on the canal ? '' i feel her stare go through me and exit the back of my head . 