though she had never seen him , she knew he was a big man , tall and broad . and she really did n't want to say no at the moment . at my answer , i could see the disappointment in his eyes . she was brave , if not wise . the falling snow covered up their tracks behind them . `` the last time you were at the apartment , you said something about a restaurant you wanted to try close to here , '' he said , reminding her . its style reminiscent of the healer 's chant . 