but i was in such a hurry to pick her up , i had wiped a clean trail where sung li 's robe had brushed across the wood . do n't crank the engine until i tell you . '' theres room for plenty more like him . and i know that this does n't mean we 're friends again or anything . '' but he 'd take the plastic long-necks happily enough . `` please do n't tell me you 're about to defend him , '' she said quietly . 