what do you have there , little one ? i did n't mean to disturb your work ... '' he 'd started shaking his head with her second sentence . then just as suddenly there was no feeling , no self , only the glow that was the flame . when she did n't respond he reached for her , turning her to face him . the cars worked again after we took out the pebbles . i get the feeling that tangling with you is a bit like trying to play with fire . '' 