Meeting An Old Friend (//Doc Holliday and Serpentis)

[Doc Holliday]

"Hoo boy," was Doc's reaction as he first leaned back in his chair before he sighed. The rush of memories, new and old, flooded him in an instant. The loss of Gran Canaria, resettling Pygar and he himself not having a true place to call home. As he thought for a moment for what to say next, a young lady arrived with a bottle of fine Scotch and two glasses.
"Leave the bottle, Young Lady," he told her as he rose to his feet and generously tipped her.
"Let me know if either of you need anything else," she told them, first nodding to Doc and then his guest before leaving the room.

Doc then poured a glass, first for Zhane and then himself. He stood for a bit, still wondering where to begin.
"As I told you, so much has changed," he began. "While you were in stasis, the House of Gallia came from nowhere and stormed through Sirius, bent on punishing all Sirians for the sins caused by many generations past. Only recently did that conflict come to an unofficial end but at a very, VERY, heavy cost. That is where my story will begin so please bear with me as we get to your answer."

"Their main focus was Bretonia," he continued, "And that was after Kusari had a long war with Bretonia. They had little time to recover from that and while they eventually fought off the Gallics in a massive battle outside of New London, the cost was..........."
Doc paused with a sigh. It was obvious he was upset before he continued. "...Leeds, the whole damned planet. In Gallia's retreat, they not only glassed the planet with nukes, they strategically hit tectonic points causing volcanic activity and earthquakes. Not one person survived.....not one of the billions on the planet."

Doc then stepped away as he swigged the contents of his glass, tears befalling his eyes. It was clear that the humanitarian was coming out. He collected himself somewhat but his voice was somber and a bit dejected. "Just before that, Gallia occupied the planet so anyone who could escape went to Gran Canaria."
He then turned sharply to his friend and had a look of anger, "Bretonia then took Gran Canaria from us in response."

He then stopped and re-filled his glass. "Excuse me while I collect myself. That was but the beginning."

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