Ashley chuckled a bit at Ryan, taking another bite of food while addressing his concern. "I'm pretty sure there's girls out there still. If Sarah and me could find each other in one region of this rather large state I'm pretty sure there's girls in others." Ashley moved a hand out and placed hers on Sarah's for a little bit, rubbing the smooth skin. "And this might not be for a good long while, but there may come a point where this area gets too dangerous or we get too few resources to still live here so we'll have to move. Possibly out of state or maybe just to another farm or city. If that's the case, we might run into more people."<br/><br/>Ashley dreaded leaving the farm, she felt safe and at ease here. However if the time for that came she would do what needed to be done.<br/><br/>For a moment she wondered if Ryan just was bored with his stuff. "If we've been a bit too boring lately Ryan, your new present might keep you occupied,<em>or</em>we could find some new stuff to do together. I'm sure it gets plenty dull for you in the off-time."<br/><br/>Setting down her fork, and folding her hands under her chin, Ashley looked at Ryan a bit more firmly. "Now, as for decisions around here. I think Sarah and me will have no problem letting you make some input here. We don't get too many big decisions here too often, so you normally won't have to input much. Just throw out your mind's thoughts if you have any and if you think we need to change something around here just say you got something to say and then say it."<br/><br/>Digging her fork into her food again, Ashley took a scoop of potatoes before finishing her words. "When it comes to the big decisions I think we'll be happy to hear what you have to think we should do. You'll just have to remember something important: Choices are not about having the best answer, it's about finding the best solution and decision for us all. You remember that when the time comes Ryan, and I think we'll have no problems at all."<br/><br/>Ashley finished up her food and started cleaning off her plate. She then walked up behind Sarah and put her hands on her shoulders before grabbing Sarah's now empty plate. "Honey do you want to go get Ryan's present now? I'll start the dishes."