"I think so," Gert said, looking a little bit self-conscious now - but in a good way, like Bay's surprise was forcing her to be more thoughtful. "I can't think of anything else I'd want to do right now that's a real job, and I still want to make up for all the shit my parents got away with."

She paused, then added, "Plus, when I was a kid I only ever wanted to be a politican, but now I think I'm officially burned out on authority figures forever."