every part of me but my mouth thought the entire conversation insane . the hatch hissed closed behind him . i moved to help him and was surprised at how freaking weighty the thing was . he put the device to his ear . i wish we could help him somehow . i suppose now youre going to ask me to go with you , she said . he was all i had in the world , and though he was taken from me , i keep him with me , always . 