by the time she landed on the ground , more than 10 fur ball were burning piles of ash . looking back , i reach for the string hanging by my side , unwind it , and watch the open blinds drop to the floor , leaving us in complete privacy . missing it did n't hurt her one bit . i was afraid it was the baby or something . '' guards , and the five manly men enter into the warp . the boy looked up , squinting , the defensive reflex of one who is used to constantly accepting abuse . 