as he walked away , he promised himself that he would try to come back one day and hopefully still find her here . it was the first time i chose to stand up for myself . i 'm not entirely sure my legs will keep me upright and i lean against the wall of the elevator . she called him again as she knocked . they carried themselves like any other beings for the most part . but before she could utter a sound , the old man , without even glancing over his shoulder , swung his staff backward . 