after we 'd sat there for a few seconds , i decided to screw it . she 'd delivered their food - well , blood - to them to make sure they had n't starved . the gentle glow of their light sticks seemed a feeble weapon against the thick darkness above and below . `` he 's got a point , though , '' said brother plasterer . `` you ca n't just spring something like this on me at the last minute ! no telling what would come out of my mouth the way i was feeling at the moment . 