but her head remained lowered , as though the effort to raise it would be too much . the lord commander took no notice of the irritating bird . not from lack of effort on my part . '' the crackling from the speaker was still there . traveling back in time , you will not be able to bring any items with you . she stopped , whispered something to the sulking black-clad assistant , and said , `` okay , follow me . '' her bag was packed in five minutes . it was nearly eight by his watch . 