only a short time ago she had declared that she never wanted to live the way her mother had . he met her in the middle . he shut them on the melting , whispered , `` it feels ... far better than i deserve . a prisoner was wrestling for a guard 's gun . you do n't need that kind of trouble . '' `` the bones protect you , '' she reminded him . i want you to move as quickly as possible . '' he didnt try to get me to walk ; he knew better . 