but did she even know herself ? when he wasnt working out with weights , he could be found on the surface of the planet swimming in the lake . close enough if she needed him , far enough away to offer the illusion of space . her breath caught and her mouth opened slightly , as though waiting for the right words to find their way out . he looked blank for a moment , and then added , 'oh , yes . why does he have so much equipment here at home ? 