the normal phone lines are down so communication is a stand still presently . you dont want to be a banker . it was as if he 'd left in a hurry . it was impossible to read the expression on her face . dad was at a conference for his work . was that her fault or-no , he was the one avoiding her , she decided . we drive in silence , until i can bear it no more . into the group , chest-plate said . i was ready to pretend that nothing had occurred between us . 