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

[Doc Holliday]

Ambassador's.Ark rested on a landing pad on Crete with only some Corsair ground people near to secure the area. A small shuttle was loaded not far from the Ark, loaded with food, cloths, medicine, equipment and Eris knows what else Doc could fill it with for an extended stay on Crete. Also in it was a small wheeled ground vehicle. The loading dock ramp was starting to close as Doc stood talking to his yacht's commander and a good friend, Commander Nicole Schmidt.

She was worried about her friend. He had been down of late and alone. She had a fear that she may never see him again but still, she knew her duty and respected his decision. Although on duty, she wore a red, body tight dress and a light, black shirt over it. Doc was trying to screen her from the pearing guards nearby to no avail. He managed a light smile.

"Nicole, you're a sweetheart but really, these guys are undressing you with their eyes," he joked.
She leaned forward to him and whispered, "Let them. May they enjoy what they find."
Doc managed a laugh before she continued, "Listen, I'm worried about you. We all are. You're not yourself. I know stepping down in TAZ has to hurt and Midori?"
She paused as his head sunk a bit, "........I know how much you must miss her and the kids." Doc only nodded his head.
She placed her hands on his shoulders, "Doc, I won't be far. Call me if you need anything....." She gave him a light shake, "....anything."
With that, she kissed him on the cheek and made her way to a smaller entry door. Doc watched the shapely woman walk away and board the ship but not before she smiled and waved. Then, the Ark engaged it's thrusters and left Crete.

There he was all alone on a hot world. But, it was what he wanted. Time to himself and seclusion. His only hope is that Jaden might join him but he would worry about that later. Doc entered his shuttle, punched in some co-ordinates that had been given to him by a contact and headed......somewhere.

He had only heard of the mountains that his old friend Miguel Sephardi had told him off, a place where he himself would go to reflect, to think and to get some perspective. Doc head north, hoping to find something a bit more comfortable. Eventually, he would find some mountain ranges and a valley, a valley that had trees and a small water source. There were no habitants that he could see but the site was perfect. Taking a lower altitude, he made a closer investigation.
It was a small cabin, nestled in a wooded area, a rare find on Crete. He landed nearby. Grabbing his rifle to supplement his pistols, he approached the cabin. It was perfect and it looked as if it hadn't been used in a great while. Doc brought his supplies in and set up a small fusion generator outside. It reminded him much of his retreat on Erie.

He also set up some sensors at a 100 meter range to alert him of anyone or anything coming. His portable com unit was set up and he boiled some water. A rare cup of tea would be his company as he sat outside in a chair to watch the sunset. For a moment, he felt at peace. Securing his shuttle and then the house, he slept peacefully that first night.

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