he 'd never committed to a woman in his life . why would he start with her ? how could she even consider changing her life for a man who would no doubt eventually get bored of her and relegate her to the very overcrowded ranks of his ex-girlfriends turned just friends . a scream pierced the air , ripping her from her less-than-happy
thoughts

it was sitting with its back to the rats , in the partial shelter of the chimney , looking slightly damp and uncomfortable . '' i 'm a rat , '' said torus . '' i 'm mr. nile 's friend . '' '' it is the rat that wishes to fly , '' said the hawk evenly . '' intolerable . '' '' that 's why i 've come , '' said
torus

the door slid open and i entered . i hit the seventh floor and waited . i stepped out to find trynnadon and eric just making the corner . '' what 's up ? '' i asked . trynnadon and eric walked up to where i was standing and nodded . '' we 're off to talk to the family , '' said
eric