if that was the case , then why would n't he just say so ? then he slowly asked , `` but are you ? '' but i could never decide what to say . even the dead were not safe from xavier . he lifts my mood by telling me that he knows people . lowering my head , i pressed a kiss between them and did it again when she sucked in a soft breath . a wonderful blend of ancient and modern . he knew and could apply the simple , effective basics , with no unnecessary flash . 