i 'd be sore the next day , but i did n't care . it was plain that he had no real interest in her but instead was trying to get a rise out of me . by the end of the night , it was almost like watching a butterfly spread its wings . `` dangerous things , exhaust hoses , '' walter put in seriously . he 's losing this battle-as well as his footing at the top-and we both know it . `` whatever , '' i muttered and grabbed my toothbrush . thats what i need for the spirit ranch . 