`` we 're good , '' i rushed out , cutting her off . the snake stretched its long body forward , turned towards the sound , a half smile on its face as it tasted the air with a wet tongue . he said with a sweep of his hand that took in the creatures and the burning house . should i go knock on the window and ask them what theyre doing ? `` why did n't you just ... torture me then ? '' with a shaky hand , she pressed the entry button . 