he thought perhaps he could feel a slight coolness in the air , whether from rain or oncoming night , and the hair on his body prickled and rose . all right , said the captain , after he had waited a moment for their answer , now let me tell you what i know . no , i imagine the pain will kick in soon . i hit him again and again , screaming out as each swing presses deeper into his flesh . some of us had to survive in a hostile galaxy . 