footsteps sounded on the outside hallway 's stone floor . at first i thought it was a wolf , or some wild dog with black fur . so what , they heal the people ? spike came up behind me and talked softly in my ear . i looked down at the mirror again and in the reflection i could see his face but upside down . well , if you think so then . '' you know you should wait at least until tomorrow . he made it sound as though he 'd missed the social event of the year . 