we also run errands for them sometimes- '' `` human blood . `` but it did n't hit you the way it hit me ? '' he stared at himself in the mirror for a minute before back off and pulling his shirt off . one hand moved between my legs , sliding in the damp heat . i hesitated and took a big gulp of wine from my glass . he pointed toward a narrow path between two bird cages on his left . now the case was blown wide open . 