Alexia and beagle had taken the drunken man to the hospital in the other side of the city.
The hospital was little more than a large house on a hill, indeed that is what it had been before the war. But when they had pushed the enemy back beyond their own borders they had seized this mansion for their own use and flown in the medical staff and supplies they required. Now the generous sized bedrooms and the lounge areas became wards, only the dining room and kitchens retained their original purpose.
…
They both looked upon the drunken man with pity.
Alexia: It's strange what alcohol can do to a man.
Alexia said looking at the man passed out on the bed.
Beagle: Aye. Have you ever had a drink milady.
Alexia: When I was little, I snuck into Mom's cabinet and had a sip of wine. But I didn't really feel anything.
Beagle: Ha. Maybe one day, I'll take you out to get a drink
He smirked.
Alexia still held the note she had picked up from the man. Over the long walk she had read it, over and over again almost to the point where it was ingrained in her head. The letter said:
[REBEL CODE OF ARMS]
[We, the Rebels, do therefore in the name—and by the authority—of the free beings of the land called aetreon, solemnly publish and declare our intentions:
To fight and oppose you and your forces, by any and all means at our disposal; To refuse any Imperial law contrary to the rights of free beings; To bring about your destruction and the destruction of the Aetreonic Empire; To make forever free all beings in the main land and the colonies. To these ends, we pledge our property, our honor, and our lives!]
It was short and simple. Written with extreme care and delicacy as the handwriting seemed impeccable. The message was powerful,decisive and conveyed a clear message about
Alexia: Hey beagle.
Beagle: What is it?
Alexia: Well, After you picked him up
She showed him the label.
Beagle: Rebels?
Beale looked at the letter with both disdain and curiosity in his face.
Alexia: Do you know anything about any rebels, Beagle?
Beagle: If there was an rebellion in aetreon I would've known about it.
He said sternly.
Alexia:Are you sure? I think the surrender has a ton of people upset.
Beagle:People write these sorts of things all the time. A lady came to the castle one time, to say that if the prices of apples got any higher she would start a "Rebellion."
He joked.
Alexia: That Really Happened!?
Beagle: Yes.
Alexia: Damn. some people can just be crazy…
Alexia paused and looked at the man.
Alexia: But why did this man have this note to begin with? Is he a rebel?
Beagle: Maybe? But I couldn't imagine someone as drunk as him being a part of any " Rebellion."
He responded. Alexia got frustrated and asked:
Alexia: Is there even a rebellion to begin with?
Beagle: I don't know, Milady. Only time will tell.
Beagle: ,but Let's just pray it doesn't. This kingdom has seen enough war.
Beagle said ominously.
Beagle: I think it's best not to think about it.
Alexia: *Sigh* You're right.
She said.
Beagle: Now let's go. We don't want this chap to wake up now, Would we?
Alexia: I suppose not.
They both exited the hospital. They both weren't sure about any "rebellion"of the sort, but still pressed onward.