[Maria had only arrived a month earlier and there had not been any missions before the one they both went on. she only knew what people had told her about.] Apparently one was building a car and racing. So who knows what that qualified anybody for? But I'd take that over whatever the hell that train thing was. [that had been pointless. they both agreed. in the end, Maria hadn't been much help because she had become so focused on keeping Heather out of trouble after the riots.

as they talk about Vincent, she laughs. the wording makes him sound like a possessive boyfriend. she wishes Vincent could hear it because he'd hate it.] Vincent doesn't like people. They're more like investments than they are relationships. If that makes sense. I'm a pretty valuable one to him is all. [which probably seems weird considering she's just a woman who has said she doesn't have much going for her. not even a hobby. mysterious indeed.] You're not wrong, though. He's told me he's worried about my own "investments". We'll see how you measure up. [she was positive Vincent wouldn't consider Vander for anything too nefarious. hopefully just helpful enough not to be too much of a pain to the man.]

So once the mysteries are all solved, we're done with this little arrangement? I'll have to remember that.