30th day of Chaelir, 948
My Dear Sammy,
I have arrived safely and can send and receive letters. You will be glad to know, the other women in my platoon are friendly. Bethany is the Youngest of us, only 16, but she is not afraid of battle. We Have taken to calling her Beth, because she does not look like a Bethany. Two others are mothers: Rosanne has twin daughters only a couple years older than Albert; Edith, who is the oldest, has a son who is fully grown. Edith tells us she wishes we had more time with our families before we were dragged into the war, and, in general, acts like the mother of the group.
The one I worry about most is Opal, she is only a little older than Beth but she's the most excited about being here. Almost every word that comes out of her mouth is Loyalist propaganda and speeches. We tend to ignore her words, but she often argues with Edith, declaring our purpose in being here is not just to serve out country but our families, by keeping them safe. Edith will snap back by saying we can serve out families just fine without being hundreds of miles away from them. Minnie is the most cheerful, even when Edith and Opal fight she can find a way to break them up peacefully. She makes me laugh when I miss home the most. I find I'm missing you more, the farther away I am. I will write as often as I can.
Forever Yours,
Angeline
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