“Justine said something about American Nationalism being meaningless anymore, that it isn’t enough. That, along with your hatred of the feds, makes me wonder if all the op-eds about secession are all that histrionic after all.” Rob paused and met Walden’s glittering gemstone eyes which sparkled at him from the caverns beneath his big bluff of a bald forehead. “Of course the governor has denied any insinuations disguised as questions that come from the press, but surely you know that New York City and Los Angeles, in their heart of hearts, would be glad for you to go. It seems like you aren’t opposed to the notion.” He was going to give as good as he got from this character. “Hell, with all the lawyers roaming around and secret meetings going on here you would almost suspect some unexpected
