when she 'd turned away from the wrecked car , she 'd known that road . a small rumble of thunder echoed in the distance , breaking the silence . the human gave her a brief hug then guided her back towards the skimmer . `` you 're free to work in your office . '' we'l be at the bookstore about one this afternoon . she waited while he opened the door . ill even make it easy for your grandfather to find me this time . the war that had started during her time was ending during his . 