Mathias

It's nearly enough to make her say yes on the spot, to say she's sure, too, but while that's true, Veronica knows it's still something she has to consider seriously. The things she does with her life aren't just about her anymore. "That's pretty sure," she says, wondering at it. She's never really thought she was all that reliable, still just her mother's daughter in spite of herself, some part of her always ready to run.