`` it does n't matter to me whether you and i can be together . '' her tongue flicked out to the corner of her mouth . and you seem to accept it . `` that means we have sixteen apartments available . '' closing his eyes he took in a deep breath to steady himself and allowed his hand to brush the handle of his hammer dangling at his hip . at last she had to shake her head . she was arguing with her father about how loud the radio should be playing . 