`` then negotiate , '' her uncle replied , setting his hands on his desk . she pressed something into my hand . `` free refills , '' she grunted , and left . it 's still not certain if they are related . and it did n't take a brain surgeon to figure out why . that was definitely a scene to view , she thought . are you sure you dont want to take the bus and meet me there ? `` if you want , i can check up on you . she saw you as someone who would protect her . 