there was a fine little dust settling on the floor where the liquid had solidified . it had shattered like a giant egg , its pieces all mixed up in a heap of debris and smashed floorboards . `` i know you 're busy and wo n't be able to stay , but i can get you a bottle of water or something . '' you must help us end this war . suddenly shy , i did n't quite meet his eyes . jack was not at all surprised . 