Victoria continued to follow him with a slightly puzzled expression, and then she chose not to comment, only nod to signal that she was still listening.

"Not very many people at all, I'm afraid," she answered, looking down at her hands. "I've met my roommate, Amy, and a nice southern woman named Sookie. And of course, now, you, Mister..." she trailed off and looked back at him. "I don't think I've gotten your name."