`` none recorded , but that does n't mean anything . though her hands were steady enough , she didnt have the eye for painting or sculpture . it was always more with her . i felt the same about my first words to the woman sat next to me . the stick in lewis 's hand changed color , too , from dead brown to a fine , delicate tan , the wood inside showing pale as flesh . i can tell by the nervous way you 're acting . '' it was obvious that no one could hear us . 