`` that 's okay , '' old dor said , smiling his wide smile . it also reminded me of how sad and lonely his life must be to only have a bar to come to , instead of a friend . black and dark green tattoos covered the other half . your young mate was abandoned by her only family . '' he could feel the beat of his own heart , feel it slowing , its hammering fading to a softer echo . the restaurant was well-lit and clean . he could reach the pedals comfortably . 