`` got up yesterday morning , talked to bruiser on the phone , and he told me to leave . no wild red hair in sight . the sense that he can see beneath the armor i wear along with my little black dress . `` did you figure out all that on your own ? '' his dark eyes were so close to me . you are protected , wherever you are . '' giving her a chance to put some distance between her and the soldiers , i say my goodbyes , turnaround , and urge the horse forward . 