it would take that long just to parachute down . the tears sprang to her eyes . my baby must be so scared . `` i guess you 're going to be standing here for a while then . '' the blow took his wind and he rolled over , another kick . so sage , does your parents mind you being here ? `` we wo n't be long , '' daisy called over her shoulder . she stared at him rather helplessly , frozen to the spot like a hypnotized rabbit . 