they seemed to grow out of nowhere , much like their cousins the tiny snails , scattered all across the stone . while we do n't exchange a single word , the gesture speaks volumes . where are we going to do the experiment ? but , can you come and get me from work ? '' i would never have let her stay-not like this . `` okay , wad d'you wan na talk about ? '' he carried me into my apartment and kicked the door closed . `` what about after the new year ? '' 