he wasnt answered by words but by the appearance of a third force field . the dwarf looked closer and nodded , and took out a small tool . i nodded my head , unable to speak . `` hope for the best , plan for the worst . '' `` i get it , '' i repeated and then backed up toward the bar . do n't strip it for parts or put sugar in the tank . '' he was , literally , looking down on us . i was n't a guy whose sister died in a tragic fire . 