`` which one of these solar systems is most likely to have life ? '' she wondered if he had seen something wrong with her . `` i do n't know why i have told you all this . '' they took a few steps , their footsteps the only sound on the streets . `` at least those nasty bruises are almost gone . climbing into the drivers seat , he turned to me and asked , are you okay ? id gotten used to sebastians presence , and i knew it was good for alexander to have the company . 