" She opened her eyes to find a strange man above her." Ahh," he sighed. " Your eyes are the color of jade. I imagined them to be dark, like your hair. How strange." She continued to stare at him without a word. His figure loomed over her, and he stared at her with large, black eyes, like those of a bird, she thought. His thin, black hair fell past his chin, making him appear delicate, almost beautiful. His lips curved to a smile." I find you just as beautiful, my dear," he said. His statement shocked her; it was as if he'd read her thoughts." Yes, I know what you think presently, but…." He paused for a moment. " Not all of them. You keep something hidden from me. Hmm, how strange. Very well. It seems you are more interesting than I first thought." " What is it that you want?" she spat out." Oh, please do not start with that nonsense," he chided. " My plans are not for you to know. However, I will assure you that now I have seen you, I plan to keep you, at least for a while. "