`` sex on the stairs worked like magic , i take it ? '' the reassuring weight of the sword tugged on my hand . she smiled at me briefly before turning to call the waiter over . i found it extremely difficult to believe such disturbing news . she asked , pitching her voice low so others on the street wouldnt hear . making for the door , he looks over his shoulder at me . she could hear him continuing to groan . she sat down nearer to me and i grabbed a piece . 