he had n't nodded or laughed , had n't thanked me for saying it before he 'd had to . i was still settling into my new skin , terrified of my new and weird ability , recovering from the physical damage . he looked directly at moist for the first time , and appeared concerned . i take off toward the house , hoping to buy myself some more time with her . she did n't appreciate what he 'd done to her furniture , and she wanted to let him know it . 