all those loose stones , and yet the walls were as firm as they ever were . `` if he does n't love these , i 'm stealing them . '' they continued in silence , climbing tier after tier . although most had assumed that he 'd been seeking the peace to be found on the other side . i really hoped that i 'd be able to forgive her , because walking away from her was going to be hard when i still loved her . or take a stroll in the hall of whispers . 