This was exactly the outcome that I had hoped for with Veronica. She's got a tough road ahead, if she means to teach others what she's learned about the tinies of the world. Though encounters like these are the spark that could lead to a much bigger change in a world like this. Would have loved for the snippet between Natasha an Pod at the end to have been longer. But I'm very happy to get another glimpse into their growing intimacy. :) 

I really really hope that you intend to continue this story. Because it doesn't feel at all finished. There are so many more wonderful things that you could do with it.