the scientist was capable of both , his only real enemy being himself . they were just on the other side of the corral in a pasture , but all i would have needed to do would be open the gate and they would come in . `` i think about you more than i should . '' night was not far off , was never far off . he liked those eyes and it was n't hard work to imagine looking at them for the rest of his life . `` how long are you planning to do this ? '' 