[ At first, the notion had him blink owlishly, but he seemed to brighten a bit. This was the first person he'd talked to at length who'd talked about anywhere recognizable! Now, this was really something else. ]

No kiddin'! I mean, I figured you weren't of this planet or somethin', but I rode with my gang around the Great Lakes here n' there! We mostly stuck to Dixie, though. You ever been 'round south? New Austin, or anywhere like that?