i was shocked to discover how much plotting and scheming went on inside a brain id always assumed was virtually empty . at least someone had taken the time or had the presence of mind to do that . i ca n't even take credit for it , since you forced me to do it , but it still feels good . '' right about then , a glass of cold water sounded pretty good to me . they moved at speed and with great efficiency . she found herself hoping the signal was from a ground station . 