making the sign of the cross over her chest , she got down next to the man and patted around . he lowered his camera just enough to raise one eyebrow . `` it 's ... not going to be easy for you . '' there was barely anyone around and the buildings looked like icicles rising from the ground . we saw him in the street on our way to the palace and took care of it . '' but i do n't ask and tell her what she needs to hear . she lowered her voice to a hissed whisper . 