`` just after they tied me up , one of the others came in and told the leader he could n't find the owl . '' not sure i really want to tie myself down . '' that was the way that had killed his mother . it was neat enough , just slightly messy . she did n't see any harm in doing that . it was a long shot , but it might be the only chance they had . `` you can if you will just follow your heart , '' ray responded . 