By being at our camp site we can also do other things, as well as dinner preparation, before dusk. For instance, if we are going to have a fire tonigh... firewood needs to be gathered.”“Good point. I noticed that several of us are pretty keen on having a fire, and I am among that group as I’ve always enjoyed a camp fire. Watching the flames dance is a good way to relax”Joyce added, “It is. As to our exercises today, I think we did pretty well although we had a few rough spots. I am glad we are. The government hired mercenaries to control the crowds. Displaced farmers and sympathizers took up arms and fought back. Both sides stubbornly held to their conviction of what was right for the planet as innocent civilians caught in the middle tried to avoid the firestorm. Rebel farmers sabotaged many of the construction sites. Except for the most secure sites, the government was forced to halt construction.Until the government backed down and returned the land to the farmers or the rebels were. " Bethany explained to Charleswhat was going on. Charles strongly suggested that they get back to houseas fast as they could, and he would explain why once they got back. Whenthey were close to the house, they could see that Delta was there waitingfor them. The look of concern on her face worried Bethany, just thenDylan spoke "I am not even sure if my parents are still alive," and thenBethany felt it this time the anguish of loss and darkness ofhopelessness, it caused her to stagger.They barely. " Dawn nodded and greeted her.Dawn was looking at Rob like she wanted to greet him properly, so he stood and gave her a hug and a peck."Would you like a seat?" Rob asked politely."Oh no, I can't stay. I've got the lunch run again today," she answered.She stayed to chat for a few minutes, keeping her eye on the take-out counter. Martha kept an eagle eye on the hand Dawn left resting on Rob's shoulder, and the fact that Rob seemed to be ignoring it."There's my order," she said suddenly. "Thank.