i left the pile of ash i had created . hector , though , had planned for every contingency , it seemed . he was taller than me under normal circumstances , but this time he seemed to have grown even higher . he started to reach for her but she stopped him cold with a tight shake of her head . but i wish it had happened differently . she could n't walk out of the darkness and announce herself a dweller . at last , the light of recognition entered his eyes , too . 