she shifted and faded , giving way to the girl . a darkness opening up , yawning , swallowing everything . he looks at me as if he 's expecting me to say more , but i do n't know what to say . girl , you might have caused an accident a 'speeding along that way . '' at the foot of the stairs the young man jumped , startled at the noise and even more so by her expression . why wouldnt he fire us all ? a man sputtered , as the rest of the group took seats at the table . 