they seem to expect him to be powerful , but not so fast , and i can see it drives them insane . a guard stood at the door , keeping the crowd out . i nodded , more pleased than i wanted to admit . most projects lasted roughly two years . the crust of sores was so thick on his face i could n't even distinguish his features , except for the milky eyes , opened wide and staring at the sky . he could n't bear the thought of losing a single one . 