ill be in touch , floated back to me . `` what the devil is this , an ambush ? he thumped to the ground below . what 's that to you if you do n't own him ? '' edge followed him , leaning one hip against the hood as he offered him a smoke . would you care to put that to the test ? '' after a moment he said , good day to you all . the echo child stood , glided towards the general . 