Sir Darian ap Eiluned

Darian leads Merry down the stairs and into the girls' wing on the third floor. Stopping at one of the doors, he knocks gently. "Valla? You there?"

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"Colonel James Shaw, please."
"Would you please tell him it's Derek?"
"His son."
"Yes, I'll hold."

(After a long pause)

"Hi, Dad, it's Derek."
"School? It's fine."
"Yes, I'm getting good grades."
"Yes, Dad."
"Yes, Dad."
"What do you mean, you're going to Iraq?"
"Yes, I understand, but..."
"Yes, sir."
"Yes, I love you, too. Goodbye."