`` there is a reason '' , she replied , `` that the shadow did everything in its power to bring down the white tower . no way i 'm going to give one of them the opportunity . '' the tiny crafts engines whined , fighting against the suction created by the sinking ship . i fell to my knees , drawn forward even as her grip around my neck pulled away . it was probably a tiny screw but felt like a boulder . i guess you are one of those , she said . 