his gaze drops to my mouth and then on down my neck and chest , to my stomach and my bare legs . have you ever seen this kind of a sword before ? instead it 's loud and crowded and dirtier than you can imagine . '' `` what was it you were having trouble with behind the screen ? '' she was project manager for some environmental firm . `` no need to lie to me . '' her usually gentle voice seemed to crackle . lets just relax and let him play out his cards . 