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He just chuckled a bit at her question but gave an answer, "Well, since Erie was and still is predominantly Zoner, it made my choice easy for a place to escape to. I'd rather not get into politics but I don't like the government presence over the planet......."
He put the rifle down. He handed her a plate of food and then prepared one for himself after putting another log on the fire. The meat was just right. Well done but tender. A little butter over the veggies and potato made it just right. He was just waiting to get her approval.
The night was perfect. All the stars in Sirius and beyond. The frogs singing, the crickets chirping, the haunting songs of the loons and a slight breeze made it perfect. An added bonus for Doc is that he wasn't alone. He saw something in her that he liked but still had much to learn about her. For now, sharing a meal in company and casual conversation kept his spirits up.