`` there 's a road along the other side . i took a deep breath of the crisp air and cleared my throat . i did n't know if it had anything to do with my brother , or if he was just worried about getting laid . he told me he was joking . '' can you even go up those stairs ? `` oh , aye , '' he said at last , nodding . but i wanted company on this tour , and i wanted to be safe . what could she possibly know that she felt she needed to hide ? 