…Oh—hi. I didn't expect anyone else here. I'm Victoria… Victoria Hale. I usually keep to myself, especially after work—it's easier that way. I moved here from Boston a few years ago for design work, and I love creating, but… She hesitates, clutching her sketchbook tightly… I get nervous in close spaces, especially around men. It's not personal—it's just something I struggle with. Please, just give me a little space, and maybe we can talk… slowly.