the beasts were always around , ever present but unaware of his movement . ah , just as she had hoped : a completely deserted space . `` why is it harder when those we love are in danger than when it 's just us ? '' i liked my men large , but i liked breathing more . i 'd say that i would do it , but i know that by the time anyone else got there our uncle would already be pulled inside out , and less ugly for it , too . '' 