he was a self-sufficient man who was happy with his own company and never needed others around him . he said over the intercom , `` what 's this ? '' i wondered what a city would look like in this part of the world . i do n't want to be part of that . '' a horrible sound : a vulture 's cry as its talons grip into dead meat . she could hold back the tears any more . youve made your point , she drained the last of her cup , already feeling the effects of the caffeine . 