it was an old trick , often tried and successfully carried out in the past . carrot walked steadfastly down the mountain paths , disturbing clouds of bumblebees . did you see that movie the fast and the furious ? our arms are above our heads , and as we bring them down , our palms come together . `` we must do it my way , '' he said . `` i need time , '' she whispered , her words breaking . `` i 'd rather stay here , if that 's okay . '' 