[She watches Veronica for a moment, calculating. This woman is not the type to submit to threats or bow to fear. She can see it in the complete lack of intimidation in her eyes. Even so.]

I did not lie when I said I would like to make this go quickly, Veronica. I will strike somewhere fatal immediately if you tell me how and why you were outside your room when I came to find you.

[At the same time, she takes a few steps closer, a step or two outside of Veronica's range of motion. If she refuses, she knows she will have to act quickly before the pain from the shock wears off.]