it just looked like you took a horrible beating . lucy ann pulled a tight smile , doing her best to be polite . `` did you hear what you just said ? '' the high lord requests your presence . the day was too gorgeous , and by god , it was going to stay that way . he was not much liking the sound . including this last arrest , when you brought him in without a shred of real evidence . if you choose this life , amelia , you 're on your own , '' she said . 