The deflection shows a mixed feeling of guilt and powerlessness. This statement is a way to express that she has a lack of control in that situation. Instead of controlling that situation, she seemed overwhelmed by the events happening and just went with the flow.

The deflection also suggests that maybe Veronika feels responsible for the damage even though no direct connection is there, it indicates that on a personal accountability or moral basis, she feels guilty.

Also, it seems like she is avoiding a direct confrontation with Alice about the event.

The deflection shows a mixed feeling of guilt and powerlessness. This statement is a way to express that she has a lack of control in that situation. Instead of controlling that situation, she seemed overwhelmed by the events happening and just went with the flow.

The deflection also suggests that maybe Veronica feels responsible for the damage even though no direct connection is there, it indicates that on a personal accountability or moral basis, she feels guilty.

Also, it seems like she is avoiding a direct confrontation with Alice about the event.