Battle Report: ReHistory - 003
#3 of Zoids Battle Report: ReHistory
A letter written by a Republican officer to his daughter.
Dear Melissa,
I hope this letter finds you well. It's been a while since I last wrote, and I apologize for it. Things have been rather hectic here, and, up until now, I just haven't been able to find the time to sit down and get in touch with you.
So, how have you been? In your last letter you said you had just graduated college. How was the ceremony? Was your brother in attendance? I know you and he don't spend a lot of time together now that he's working for ZOITEC. Your letter also mentioned that your mother was in the hospital after having suffered another one of her spells. How is she doing? Did the doctors release her yet, or are they keeping her for an extended stay? It must be tough on you having to keep an eye on her and the house while you look for a job. Believe it or not, I know what it's like to worry about family. There is not a day that goes by that I do not wonder if I'm doing the right thing in leaving you and your mother to serve our country. Then I'm reminded of why I enlisted - to ensure that you, your mother, and your brother have a future free of war.
As for me, I'm doing well. I was promoted to the rank of lieutenant commander. Along with my new rank my reassignment request finally went through last week. I'm being redeployed as part of the 502nd Mobile Battalion, and will be serving directly under Commander Rob Herman. I hear he's a skilled pilot, able to handle a Gojulas better than most. I'm not sure what position I will be filling; my assignment didn't say.
Well, I have to go now. I've just been told that it's time to leave. I wish I had more time to talk with you. Hopefully I will be able to write again when I'm settled in at my new quarters. Until then, just remember that you and your mother have my love.
With all my heart,
Dad