the tracks sat beside a rocky cliff . actually , that would be the best case scenario . '' particularly if they do n't have to worry about keeping you safe . '' for a couple of days , he acted as if nothing happened . `` apparently they 're more portable than i thought . '' `` or , at least , i hoped that was n't your form of welcome because i ca n't say much for it . '' her fingernails had been bitten down to the quick . 