they can approach us at their own pace in this way . '' his eyes were swollen shut , his nose flattened against his cheek , and his lip slit in multiple places . and then i hear a loud sonic ping . `` it had to end sometime , right ? she knew damn well i was n't going anywhere , but i played along . he did use my spoons to eat soup , though . he led her down another long hallway and stopped in front of yet another solid door . 