Call of Duty (3) : A Freewrite

"Why do you want to enlist?" he asked, his voice gruff but not unkind.
Brandy advanced, his vocal cords unwavering. "My lord, we desire to lend a hand in safeguarding our nation. We swear by the principles it stands for, and we are eager to preserve them."

Memphis declared, "We aspire to a future wherein our talent and aspirations may bloom in a universe devoid of conflict."

The police officer nodded, clearly content with their answers. "You guys have the right mindset. Still, remember that war is nothing to be romanticized. It contains tremendous tribulation and deprivation. Can you handle that?"

Brandy and Memphis met eyes, their determination unwavering. "Yes, sir," they intoned in unison.