thayer nodded , even though it looked like he did n't understand what he was saying . `` it 's odd she chose to stay here , with no family . he closes his eyes for a moment and sends a prayer to the lady to help them save this small dragon . `` i know it 's over , '' i said with a catch to my voice . he thought that kneeling on the tile and washing might be okay , if he had pads on his knees or knelt on a couple of folded dish towels . 