i call it 'laughter in the dark , ' '' said the professor , proudly smoothing back his slick black hair . christopher admired the way she said it almost as if she meant it . she was frightened , and with good reason . when the candidates reach sixteen , they must set out to the human world to find their weapons . i 'm sure-well , fairly sure-that she ... `` she looked up at him , her eyes streaming and red . no , it was very minor and im fine . 