this space was up for sale , and it was a complete dump , so it was cheap . `` of course it has nothing to do with the house . '' they were slick and covered with algae , much like rocks in a river . because we need to keep our students safe . this square was different , very different indeed . no one laughs except him , of course . `` time for big boy games now , though . '' `` i 'm sorry , i promise this is n't what it looks like . '' 