not the military students , though ; they ate together at the scattered tables inside the kitchen . `` thank you , '' i said , noticing my mother was still watching me . my am radio was shut off between seven and nine . the bastards took your sword hand . '' follow me i will take you to the base of the of the mountain , from there you are on your own . coming to a party my sister had invited her to ? the city needs them more than people even realize . '' 