i was trying to prove that black magic did n't make you bad-but still i hesitated , whereas a year ago i 'd have been head over heels and damn al back to the turn for getting in the way . there were obviously photos or videos in the files too ; it was taking longer than expected . then she turned her gaze back to him . he managed to step on the leash , which gave him a chance to reach for the pig , but she was more than an arm 's length away . 