i thought they were wonderful , the most amazing things in either world . he saw them : landing before him on five fingers , green as poison , walking away . but the thought of flying turned her stomach . each heavy step crunching the gravel beneath brought him closer and closer until it was too late for them to run . that is his first course of action , and it is ruining this city . i had both arms wrapped around his neck , and ever so slowly i let one of my hands begin to wander . 