i opened it with one hand , dumped the matches , and then carefully placed the fleck of paint inside . the two giants also carried one apiece in their free hand . i want you to look after your sister . `` i do n't need you to carry things for me . he just looked around slowly and smiled , knowing cliffords statement was accurate . a moment later the hand on my head loosened , and i shot upright . he did not like my reaction . then it lunged toward tick , who turned and ran for his life . 