but before he left , he wanted to remind her of what they 'd had . when her arms twisted around his neck and she sat on his lap , he did n't fight her ; nor did he when her lips moved over his . i turned and quietly walked away , out of the room , into the shadowy hallway outside . it 's so generous of her to let me stay with her . at least not to the remaining colonies . that involved getting a job and taking care of myself . 