February 28th, 1935
I've made my decision. I am getting the hell out of here. It's only a matter of time until the Empire finally decides to invade, and when they do, I intend to be somewhere else. The only problem is that there isn't really anywhere for me to go. It's not like I'm going to be able to head into the Empire (as if I'd even want to), and the prospects for reaching Alliance-controlled territory are pretty equally bleak. Travel across warzones isn't exactly easy. So I'm pretty much stuck staying in Gallia.
Of course, that doesn't mean I don't have options. Escya isn't the only town in Gallia, after all, even if it's where I've lived most of my life. So I'm heading to Randgriz. When the Imperials invade, Randgriz is probably going to be the last city held by Gallia, and chances are it'll surrender if it's attacked, instead of just getting plowed over by the Imperials. So there's less chance of me dying some stupid skirmish. I say skirmish, rather than crossfire, because I've made another decision:
I'm joining the militia.
Yeah, I know it seems uncharacteristic of me, but I've been giving it some thought. If I don't join up, I'm just going to be drafted. There is a war on, after all. Or at least, there will be. If I'm drafted, I'm probably going to be forced onto some position on the front lines, like a scout, or worse, a shocktrooper. But if I join up, that'll get me a bit more say in what I end up doing, and I've got a pretty good idea: I'm going to be a sniper. I've got the skills necessary for it, after all. I'm patient, I've got steady hands, and I've got excellent eyesight. It's not like they're going to turn down a talented volunteer, particularly one who went through military training at a university. So they get a sniper, and I get to carry a weapon and stay a long distance away from the people who want to shoot me. Not only that, but since they don't need as many snipers as they do front-line troopers, I won't have to go on as many missions. It's win-win.
Hmm... looking at what I just wrote here, it sounds like I'm trying to talk myself into this. I'm being awfully wordy about my reasons, and I suppose there's still an element of doubt within me, but my mind is made up. There just isn't a better option right now, and I highly doubt that one is going to come up before the Imperials invade. I've already packed my bags, and bought the train ticket to Randgriz. Writing this is pretty much the last thing I'm doing before heading out. I'll write again once I'm in Randgriz.
-Cezary Regard