the crackling of the radio interrupted his thoughts . a growl so hoarse he sounded more animal than human . they went out the way they 'd come in , and though the climb down the slick tower wall was no easier they were growing more confident as they learned where the best holds were to be found . i strolled over to the ballroom floor . i opened my mouth so he could taste more when another shrill scream came from downstairs . `` he does n't understand what we 're doing here . '' do you remember our discussion about taking opportunities ? 