i scramble out of his reach , my heart tripping over itself . she rolled her eyes but he lifted a hand as he continued . there one moment , and the next , both were gone , as tho ' nonexistent , were they . `` i can eat there for another twenty years . '' she came over and stood beside him . would n't care to have a chunk taken out my leg , so early in the day . '' that level of affection was minimal , to say the least . all that matters is that you stay safe . 