`` it 's time to come out of hiding , marcus . '' the hobbits took it in turn to watch . her eyes turn icy as they narrow in on me . im glad that i got to apologize . `` you must dip it in your own blood before you attempt to use it . on the drive back to the hotel my mind wandered back to ways i might be able to bring a little balance to my strange new life . without a word , he slipped one arm around her back , pulling her closer to him . 