his tongue licks the seam of my mouth , asking me to let him in . he pulled his knees close to his chest and traced a pattern in the dirt with his finger , waiting for the legend to speak . that 's right here in the common room . with a sigh , she pulled herself up and went up to her room . she would know if his you-know-what went you-know-where . i have learned much , lady , he said , though little to cheer the heart . then he turned off the stereo and turned on the television . 