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"I guess the Gallic permit I was issued can be considered null and void then," he answered. "It is a shame but........considering how things are I guess it is to be expected."
The name DeFrance gave Doc some mixed emotions. The betrayal of the Zoner people by Aurelia DeFrance and subsequent hatred was a bitter thought but he had a good meeting with Alice DeFrance. He knew little of the rest of the family. For now, he put that subject on hold.
He took a couple of steps, his hand scratching his chin. "So I am assuming that you wish to base on this planet. That is quite the undertaking considering the fawna on this planet has been well documented to be man eating and I am not talking about biting. I speak of whole search parties being consumed. There is a reason why the Gaians were so protective of this planet, that and they did not want it to turn into another Lees, which is also why I have some apprehension."
He thought again for a moment, wanting to choose his words carefully. "You say that you need me, Colonel." He nodded a little. "I would like to ask a few things. One apprehension I have is the former caretakers of this planet, the Gaians themselves. They were more or less pushed aside and having had friends among them, I do not need them seeing me as an enemy. Would you consider..........offering them a stake here? They COULD be a good ally to you if they were included. I know little of the Enclave...of the DeFrances but right about now, I am sure they could use some friends, that and I would prefer not to work with a target on my back."
He was then sincere in his own right. "Colonel, believe it or not, I would like for this to work as much as you would. It could be of benefit to you, to us and to many others. A medical facility and school would be huge. Work with me, consider what I ask and I can be a strong ally."