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Nick nodded. "I am. I've sworn my life to restoring the government, in the name of my parents." His hand tightened slightly around his Ruger. "I could take this girl back to our base...we have some medical facilities that we've raided from the hospital. We can only raid, as the hospitals are all under Proletariat control."

Nick looked directly in his eyes, telling him the truth. "We're not supposed to do that. Either those soldiers were impostors, or they were violating the code. If you could tell me where you were, I could look up their platoon leader. However, you have my full assurance that those soldiers were not under orders from me to attack you."

He looked at the ground, disappointed. "Not many soldiers are like that...but those who do feel the need to do that are adequately punished. It sickens me to see the soldiers meant for restoration are disgracing the laws we try to uphold. In our operations, we do bend some laws for the need and cause...but neither me nor any of the officers or soldiers under me are allowed to attack civilians, except in self-defense."

He shook his head softly. "As for the Order, I can have her at the base in a short time. I can call guards to be here in five minutes, and they can bring a stretcher. Once we are on the train to the base, we can't be touched."

Nick nodded. "Will do."

He pulled a cellular phone off of his belt and keyed in the special number for the espionage department. "Kailen here. I need some infornation on someone. The Order of God is after her, and she was attacked by one or more of them. I need to know about her, why she would be a good hostage for them, and the latest report on the Order's plans...okay...one second."

He looked up to Ginseku. "What's the girl's name? Espionage says they've gotten information on someone named 'Kaonna,' could that be this girl?"

Alora was sitting on the floor between the wall and her bed, listening intently. She could make out Ginseku's foot steps running down the hall and into the room, and another pair running up the stairs, most likely Nick's. There was silence for a moment, and then muffled voices. She stood up and walked down the hall, gun still in hand. When she entered Kaonna's room she relaxed. Everything seemed to be alright.

Nick bowed slightly. "I am Nick Kailen, Supreme Commander of the Loyalists in this area. I believe that Ginseku brought you here...and I was talking to my espionage department. We're trying to find out why you were attacked."

He spoke quickly into his phone. "That's her."

Nick paid attention to her, listening to what the espionage agent said as well. "We have no idea what they want...but from what was found in what hit you, you were attacked by the Order of God. I would ask if you wanted to come to our base for protection, as well as a point to be able to strike at the Order from, but I have a feeling you'll decline."

Nick stepped up to her, ready to catch her if she fell. "What you need is food, water, and a safe place to rest. There's more than enough of that back at the base. You can rest assured that the Order of God will not capture you, and you will be welcome when you need help. However, you cannot go out in this condition."