the old hermit sighed , stroked his scraggly grey beard , ran a strong hand through his thick grey hair , and sighed again . he said if i could n't bring myself to make you safe , that he 'd do it for me . they 'd made it into the living room and onto the couch . he saw his top advisor waiting at the entrance but waved him off . and if she kept off our radar for three years last time , it was after planning her escape and having her boyfriends criminal resources to rely on . 