vigor waved a hand between the two fish . my sister knew me too well . a second man entered adding a violent kick to his stomach . it is at the top of all you are and all you believe in . `` i would n't say all that bruising is nothing . '' she 'd likely find out eventually if she started paying attention , but he would n't be the one to tell her . his questioning gaze had her sending him a quick shake of the head to say they did n't pry into his . 