she simply could n't tell him it was because he was a possible life mate for her and she hoped to claim him . or `` ca n't we talk about this first ? '' `` my people as in 'slot-mongers ' in general , or are you asking about my family in particular ? '' sometimes he 'd barely speak to her . `` by the way , '' i said , `` how come you take showers at night now , instead of in the morning ? '' your body is flesh and blood . 