i wrap our arms around her stomach , pulling her back right against me . one of them said something to the other that sounded a lot like thayer . `` i 'm here for you if you need me . '' `` look outside your walls , my dear man , '' breeze said . she turned her palm over and gathered the spinning balls into her hand , her fingers closing over them as if holding a great treasure . `` just throw her over your shoulder fireman-style and get the hell out of here . 