as the last one entered the water , she breathed easier and ran down the mine with dragon torch in hand , turning towards the outpost . i blinked , trying to make sense of the scene . they have these machines ; flat , round things about a foot wide . `` everything 's under control , '' he called out . hammer hissed as his heart clutched in shock and agony . i slid in , slow , and pressed my mouth to her jaw , groaning . her very presence in his office seemed to be getting on his nerves . 