Visiting the Covenant

[Doc Holliday]

"It's a shame, really," replied Doc. "I know Admiral Golanski personally, have had many a chat with him and we have worked together." Doc sighed, "He can be reasonable when he wants to be but ever since Toledo, he's been bitter. I understand his thinking even if we often don't agree. Yes, conflict is an unfortunate part of our species, a part humanity sought to escape long ago when they fled Sol and now? Humanity is at each other's throats again for much the same reasons."

It was disturbing in a small way to Doc about people considering him being a difference maker. Was he really? Sure, he could save someone from the jaws of death but it was, as Leviathan said, "Conflict is an unfortunate part of our species that cannot be undone." Doc repeated it lightly in thought and then answered it, "Hence why I long ago hung up my robes of diplomacy. All the deals I ever made were thrown in the trash by one party or another." He then smiled, "I'll stick to saving lives. After all, not everyone can do that whereas anyone can take one."

At the welcome center, Doc soaked in his surroundings. He was astounded. Autonomy.....it was something sorely lacking around Sirius at least, in the way he was seeing it. It reminded him a little of the Crayter Republic, families supporting those who fight in a new world. While Leviathan and Doc spoke, Nichole walked over to a vender and was looking at some of what was being offered. Noticing her interest, Doc went over as well. This vendor manufactured clothing...very pretty clothing and Nichole took an interest.
"John, if you don't mind, I'd like to try a few things on and well..." she shrugged in question, "...support the local economy."
"Miss Schmidt," Doc answered smiling, "you may do as you wish. We'll be back later."
He then turned back to Leviathan, "Shall we continue? I am interested, obviously, in your medical and science abilities."