`` so what have you been doing all the way over here while i was practically attacked by a swarm of pups ? '' she opened the door , and mary walked into the room . and they would need me again . my studies were no longer abstract , but very much applied . '' images of a time i could n't place until now . it 's literally so thick the spoon will stand up in it . '' shall we go , or can you walk ? '' `` so what do we talk about ? '' 