she stood and , with hands on her hips , looked around . his little body was raised slightly . her words were a shadow of their normal volume , i will . `` i can not conceive of anything i would rather discuss less . '' i 'm just not used to anyone asking me . '' as long as you know about us ! i really want that to change once i have matured . `` we c-c-ca n't fall asleep ... '' `` okay , '' i said , and immediately my mind went blank . 