he climbed out of the pit , wrapped a ragged towel around his muddy hips and ran after her . she wanted to kiss him back . i guess you 're the one who has n't changed . sir , i need to ask you to place your rifle on the ground and step back . why would they need to kill him ? `` even if this- '' `` do n't , '' she said . the air was close , but she could breathe . the rain still fell , gently but incessantly . 