i thought if you could see the lightning and hear the thunder , you were close enough to be hit . we 're all of us equally naked before the jaws of pain . who knows what hes become by now ? he shook his head , `` i never thought i 'd see you like this . he paused , his dark eyes darting to perry . `` that 's the most interesting part , '' she said , joining her at the table once more . 