he was cold enough , the snow was thick enough , the wind was fierce enough to keep the fire at bay , yet it didnt . she 'd be better off without him , but then she might never be able to make this place a success . no name had a crude bandage on his nose . it feels different ; wrong and right at the same time . all life force is negative here . of course you 're freaked out ! '' i prop myself up on my elbow and nudge her . 