When he left the room, he found Luke still waiting on the steps, his head still in his hands. Luke leaped to his feet when he saw Elliot. “Now explain to me what you were doing,” he snarled. “Oh . . .,” said Elliot. “Nothing, really. I had an idea, but it didn’t pan out.” “Nothing?” Luke repeated. “You risked your life for nothing? Do you realize how short-sighted and selfish and irresponsible you were being? Do you think this is a game?” “Yes, yes,” said Elliot. “My behavior was very wrong. I see that now. But I do have good news.”
