or i could suck it all back down into the dark pit inside of me and pretend it did n't exist . 'i think i can help , ' a deep voice announced from behind . power flowed into her , burning her mind and body , but she would n't let go . the world tilted a little , and he gingerly felt around to see where the damage was . a guy who had spent his entire life screwing up everything he touched . `` you want to take a look at the piper ? '' 