How we cite our quotes: (Chapter.Paragraph)
Quote #10
"And then will you help me destroy this place?"
I knew he couldn't possibly keep a promise like that, but I put out my hand, and he gripped it. The touch of flesh on my flesh, his skin on my skin, jolted me into feeling a kind of hunger I hadn't even recognized. How long had it been since I had touched anyone? (64.23-24)
Hahp realizes that the wizards have created a reality for him where there is no human contact, no trust. That's a crummy reality to inhabit, since humans are social creatures and we ultimately crave contact (whether physical, social, or emotional) with one another. This realization helps Hahp decide to trust Gerrard, giving them the first glimpse of hope since they set foot in that freaky academy.