A Relaxing Afternoon

(Alpha Star System- Planet Gaia)

(Peterlor Estate- Artificial Lake)

"Hmm… looks like we might need to change the bait," Duke Peterlor muttered as he reeled in yet another empty catch.

"Why aren't these darn fishes hungry today?!"

What bad luck! 

Usually, he was able to fill an entire cooler with fishes by now, but it looked like today was one of those days when nothing seemed to bite.

He reached into the bucket near his foot and pulled out a squirming worm-like creature that hissed menacingly.

With well-practiced motions the duke attached the creature to the end of his fishing rod and then flung the line back into the water.

Ripples spread out from the point of impact and disturbed the calm lake. Sophie sat quietly in the shade of a nearby tree as she observed her father's struggles.

It was the morning after her mental breakdown and her father had decided to spend the day with her.