he just kicked , did you feel it ? ridge asked , pointing to the bandaged arm . those were being carried out behind the distractions of these attacks . `` i mean , why whack a highly intelligent black guy with a lot of letters after his name ? her face disappeared and words took her place . if you can do this , why would you ever want to do anything else ? its crisp taste set his teeth on edge as he strolled once more to stare at the ruby-eyed skull . touch and understanding can show us this . 