they were n't far from the exit to the cavern ; she could n't see it , but she knew it was there . he was taking no chances on losing her . turning on his heel , he stalked toward the stairway , his anger growing with every step . i folded my arms to try and block out the light , chilly breeze . i once spent a few days in the beyond , and hundreds of years passed here in the interim . '' that was not going to get him points for good behavior . 