`` gut feelings should turn out right , '' he said . instead she got up and threw herself at him , arms around his neck , legs tangled with his . i 'm sure you 'd like to read them the book you enjoyed as a child . '' his lips were tight and his brow wrinkled . he was nuts about her for a while , but that faded . '' `` mime-lords expect payment for protection . '' its been a long time since lunch . 