`` the first thing is to make sure all of this is out of the way . '' yes , my lord , i replied , curling my fingers tighter . he would never use his skills in battle . i had to let the royal icing harden before i attached the roof . `` you 're mine , '' he repeated again . when the announcer finally spoke , her voice came out clear and distinct . did you have something better to do ? ' this was their fourth date in only two weeks . 