but theres only so much energy close by that we can draw on , right ? every nerve in his body from head to toes was standing at attention . we must have killed half their number , he replied . the day had dawned foggy , wet , and dreadful . i sucked in an unsteady breath , trying to calm the wild beating in my chest . whats he doing in the basement ? like you , he was lost and alone . `` all right , '' i took the cookies from him and tossed them into the cart . 