it felt like cheating to go to the starbucks up the block since i was in another country and all , but i could n't bring myself to care . i didnt recognize my sisters voice when she spoke because it sounded so cruel . i tried to explain about my father 's castle , about the snow falling , and my dogs waiting there . it might be better if you take care of him . '' he knew his brothers well and if he gave them even an inch , they 'd have him by the scruff of his neck . 