i need to leave , he says , turning . she had never been so eager , either . she looked defiant and stubborn , but her eyes were frightened , and she looked so frail it was like a punch in the gut , staggering him . the music changes to something faster paced and i pull his face down to mine . `` remember how frequently the rats patrol this area . '' there was no way to keep her from tying him to her forever . hopefully they will be useful to someone . 