the eyes were as blank and shiny as two new quarters . they had done their short time for ruining some childs life . she frowned , staring at a drop of chocolate on the plastic table without seeing it . fear was the master and pain was the weapon . however , she knew he would never change . i could feel my anger rising , could feel my hands starting to sweat again . my first instinct was to defend jordan . `` why are you all sitting here ? '' `` all right , you have it , '' i replied . 