Shit… I didn't think I'd put her in such a tough spot — I almost feel guilty for giving her that problem. She was so excited at the idea of helping me and I don't want to make her feel stupid.
Instead…
«If we only consider the two possibilities "help the hunter" or "run away," then this is a problem with no optimal solution… but why should I limit myself to just those two possibilities?»
«What do you mean?»
«I mean that life isn't a game show and the decisions you can make when you're facing a problem are practically infinite. And among an infinity of available solutions, it's mathematically impossible that there isn't at least one correct one.»
«On paper you're right… but you still haven't answered my question.»
Veronica smiles at me.
