"She told me too," Josie nods with a small smile. "And you're right."

So is she. But the problem is, there's a part of her that feels like she can't avoid some of it. The sand clock is tethered to her in a way she can't escape, and some part of her believes that she shouldn't.

"It's just ... actions have consequences, and there's only so long you can outrun yours."