Crete: Some Time In Seclusion (//Corsairs by invite or request only)

[Doc Holliday]

His second night on Crete and while a productive day, another day of peace and quiet. Always a rifle next to him and his pistols at his sides, he felt secure. His small campfire burned with a side of some unknown wild animal that he had shot earlier in the day, he analyzed the day's information on his com. One day of weather readings meant little but mineral, soil and plant samples spoke volumes. He managed to access information on the history of Crete's weather. It was dry overall but where he was set up was ideal for farming. On the flip side, with fertile areas most likely uncommon on Crete, maybe they were left undisturbed for good reason.

As night set in, he sat in a chair by his fire, enjoying his meal with a glass of Gallic Wine. The light of the fire cast an orange glow about him and it's crackling carried on conversation. Doc looked into it, "Tell me about this place. It is your secrets I seek. How many have been here before me? Who?"
Doc then chuckled at himself and took another sip of whine.

He had to wonder though how his children were. He hadn't seen them in weeks since Midori left. He also wondered how Jaden was. She took a little time to get some affairs in order in hopes that she could join him. He then looked skyward with a light smile.
"Mal, old friend, you once said to keep things in perspective. Have I lost that perspective?" He paused a moment, "I hope you aren't upset for my turning over TAZ. I did my best but I find my real calling in expanding my knowledge."

Doc would sit by his fire until the flames died down and it began to smolder. Standing up, he retired to his cabin. Checking his messages and finding none, he went to lay down, his pistols beneath his blankets. He looked skyward, "I'll get the information I need soon enough."
With that, he fell asleep.

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