nevertheless , the whole situation did n't taste right . it did n't make an ounce of sense to luis . `` you can pet her if you like . she says i look different , i look settled . `` you 're being sarcastic , but yes , dead is dead . i need all the adults , but we cant leave the kids alone . he walked for a while , and everything was new but dirty , promising but silent . he glanced up at me , male appreciation in his eyes as he took in the towel . 