the best thing was to be active , to busy herself with whatever came to hand . `` we all are ... and we have no desire to hurt you . '' he passed a busy shopping center-but not before he caught a glimpse of his reflection in one of the store windows . i pulled my hand away and backed up . it was not human , or was it ? `` you work for the blind king ? '' after an uncomfortable pause , he asked , brightly , `` cup of tea ? '' 