the girl got out of the car , frightened , bruised , but very much alive . nothing i would have picked out for myself in a store , but they looked reasonable and they were close to the right size . `` almost done , '' he said in a low voice , lowering her foot to the water . i wish i wasnt too embarrassed to ask . ignoring the sharp sting , he dived under . always beware of those who fawn upon us , nuzzling up to all of that power we 're supposed to have . 