`` we 're going to- '' the lighter falls from luke 's hand and darkness takes over . he 'd had no right to do it , but i knew he was only trying to protect me . he hit a patch of broken shale , the points of the rock biting into his skin . i dont remember the exact day it was , but it happens during the next launch . all im interested in is the device . but the sharp tang of fear was in the back of my mouth . i wonder if they have fleas too ? 