She looked up at me and I smiled encouragingly. She let me lift her up. She stood there, head down, not looking at anyone, still sobbing quietly as I ...went around and picked up all the books.She took a step forward and put her arms on my shoulders and said "You did this somehow, didn't you?"I shook my head yes. "I guess so. I'm sorry Suzy, but I get so mad when you call me Shorty. I guess I flipped out." Well, then you won't mind if I do this."Suzy hit me in the stomach harder than I'd ever been. My butt was too wide, my chest too flat. My teeth were my only good point — white, straight, perfect thanks to years of braces. But my nose was crooked and my eyes were set too close together and noticeably uneven.Still, I was intelligent and having people I worked with sneer at me because I wasn't a beauty queen hurt.Especially Bryce. Bryce was the kind of boy I'd always dreamed would one day look past my witch-like exterior and see my inner beauty. Bryce was handsome and charming when he. "What happened? This is all your fault, for making me go along with you!" Shut up!" Phil told her bluntly, checking the magazine of his pistol to make sure that it was really empty before sticking it back in his belt. "Be glad you're still alive. Now, quiet down before you bring something down on us that we can't handle."Whimpering a little, she peered about apprehensively, trying to see through the mists that swirled about them. They stood on a barren mound amidst jagged boulders of black. After seeing the photos several people started to ease away from them. One man near Ge caused Ge’s nose to twitch. When Ge moved toward him the man continued backing up until he was against a chair. Once Ge got a good whiff, he turned toward a door at the back of the room and headed for it. Mi quickly moved to follow Ge.Seeing where the lions were headed Geltalzick said, “You better get your fucking animals under control or they will be on our dinner table.”“You aren’t capable,” laughed.