[ She does come from a long time ago, Veronica. But instead of a real answer, she smiles. Gives a small shrug of her shoulders. ]

It's a long story. I have no reasons to keep it from you, but ... it's rather bleak, [ In case that wasn't obvious. ] and unfit to be told during an exercise. [ Given that the orb continues to shine between the two of them, and all. ]

If we find time in the future, and you wish to know — all you need to do is ask. [ That much she can promise. ]