Must be... I think storms build over water, or higher ground. For us they always came from the mountains. And this is just wasteland. Though some people who went really far out for the orb missions said it gets green. There must be either water or a good rise a few days away.

[ He didn't venture too far, on Lup's little camping trip. to know for himself.

At Julie's question he nods a little, and reaches out for another scoop of pad thai -- he only took a taste's worth before. He recognizes her from the network and so knows she's got fight in her but right now she seems kind, like she'd be good company. That sort of describes all the women in his life, anyway. Kind but fighty. ]

I'd like that, Julie. I'm Pell.