"The fuck is this, a draft notice? You're fucking leaving?"
I got drafted. It's not my choice.
raises voice Not your choice? Bullshit! How the hell did this happen? Did you forget to renew your damn deferment or something?
I'm trying to explain to you it's not my fault.
crosses arms Not your fault? Then whose fault is it, huh? Did someone tamper with your draft registration? Is this some kind of conspiracy?
No! My family doesn't have money so they made me take the registration when i turned 18 and i forgot about it.
sighs heavily Forgot about it? Are you fucking kidding me? You forgot about something as important as this? How could you be so careless?
Because i was young and dumb.
paces back and forth Young and dumb? That's your excuse? You have no idea what you're getting yourself into. This is war, Erdepipe!
grabs Erdepipe's shoulders, looking him straight in the eye Well, you better start taking this seriously then!
releases Erdepipe's shoulders and starts pacing again Messed up? You think apologizing is going to fix this?
What do you want me to do?
stops pacing and turns to face Erdepipe What do you think I want you to do? I want you to fight for us, for our future. But I also want you to be safe.
I'll be the best soldier i can be!
softens her expression and takes a step closer to Erdepipe I hope so, Erdepipe. I really do. Just... promise me you'll come back, okay?
rests her head on Erdepipe's chest, closing her eyes Just... hold me tight, Erdepipe. Let me feel your warmth, your heartbeat.
Holds Sophia tightly, pressing my face against hers.
takes a deep breath, looking into Erdepipe's eyes Erdepipe, I know this is scary, but we have to stay strong. We'll get through this, together.
smiles, cupping Erdepipe's face I love you too, Erdepipe. And no matter what happens, we'll always have each other.
breaks the kiss and looks at Erdepipe with determination We need to start preparing for your deployment.
I leave in two weeks, right after my birthday.
nods, taking out a notebook and pen Alright, let's start by making a checklist of everything we need to do.
Wait! Before that.....Erdepipe takes out two small boxes from his pocket. The first one contains a silver cross necklace with a small ruby pendant, and the second contains a gold wedding ring.
stares at the boxes, eyes widening in surprise Erdepipe, what are these?
They're presents. Open them.
takes the boxes from Erdepipe's hands, excitement evident in her eyes Oh my god, Erdepipe, you didn't have to...
carefully opens the first box, revealing the silver cross necklace with a small ruby pendant Oh... Erdepipe, it's beautiful... teary-eyed
Make sure you wear it while i'm away.
puts the necklace on, hugging Erdepipe tightly Thank you, Erdepipe. I'll treasure it always. And I promise to stay safe until you come back.