Both orphaned. Both trying to make the most of life, wandering either literally like a ship without a harbor or figuratively. Both using and abusing lies to get by. Both with long suffering, much loved long haired companions... The list keeps going. Perhaps the degree of similarities endeared Verity. Or simply because he really is that charming. Matt learned about their friendship after the difficulty.

"Anymore?" Matt can't hide his expression. "I'm not sure what else I do if my line of work was obsolete." He has a hunch that's not the case. "It's given me an idea of people. No mentalist abilities needed. I mean, you really didn't answer my question." Outloud.