the three of us have n't hooked up in a few months , actually . '' their owners send them to me , and i train them , show them , help sell them if that 's what wanted . i hesitated as the hall opened up . i will never admit to being afraid again . `` oh yes , '' she said , eyes glowing with delight . `` see that he eats and keep an eye on him . '' this man was hard and deadly , everything about him throwing off an air of violence . 