you do not take from this universe , he thought . he stands in the middle of a field . `` i 'd like to say that i 'm surprised , '' he says , slouching back in the sofa with his hands still on my hips . she made all the right moves . `` you and i do n't have any catching up to do . she wondered what would happen if she jumped down there after them , if she chased them into the void of the abyss , to whatever was at the bottom . 