`` forgive me , '' he said , so softly she could scarcely hear the words . the speed the man had moved at was just too quick . looking into his dark eyes was like looking into the universe . `` it wo n't do any good to argue with him , '' he told her . `` what do you mean , i wo n't have to watch anything that would make me uncomfortable ? '' he came quickly and snapped the lighter to produce a tiny flame . he concentrated on not locking his knees . 