why did n't he take the traffic cone away with him ? a note in his voice suggests he has something else on his mind . his mouth still tasted of blood where he 'd bitten his tongue , but a fire was burning to his right , the heat washing over his face , and he had never felt anything so good . they said it was the queens special throne . he sure as hell did not feel like an old man against me . we could rip our uniforms off and- `` woods ! '' 