[ Spoken like a true soldier. She was a soldier too, but she had never had d'Artagnan's fervor for it. Not until she was the only person who could save her country.
She doesn't resist him and curls in against him. ]
[ She's stopped sobbing and shaking. She's still crying, but it's less consuming now. She wonders how long it will be until she finally stops crying. ]
It's required. Everyone at 14 must enlist in the army.
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That should be enough for now. He'll explain better when he has more time, but he has to look after Alina first.
He goes to her now, sitting on the bed beside her and immediately putting his arm around her. ]
No. No, you aren't. You're not a murderer, Alina. You were following your orders, as any good soldier must.
We follow them to the end, even when we don't like where they lead. You know that.
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She doesn't resist him and curls in against him. ]
I never wanted to be a soldier.
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She's been a leader. It's hard to believe that's not natural for her. ]
Didn't you? You're good at it. Why did you become one, then?
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It's required. Everyone at 14 must enlist in the army.
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That startles him, though. He leans to look down at her. ]
At fourteen? But you're children. Even the women, all of them?