The Soldier's Dilemma

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Int. Fort Leavenworth Prison Cell, Nighttime.A man lays sleeping in bed, by his lonesome. The man in bed is Private Francis Orestes. He is in his early 20s, tall with a medium build, dark blond hair, and hazel eyes. His generally handsome features have been dampened by rather severe bruises and cuts. Parts of his torso are clearly bandaged. He tosses violently in his sleep, dreaming of quiet horror.The clanking of pipes audibly rustles.Int. Prison Psychiatrist's Office, Daytime, Orestes and Euterpe Sit Across from One Another.Francis Orestes sits in a room reminiscent of a high school guidance counselor's office, with the additional features of a prison.Orestes sits with both his arms and legs crossed, even though he is chained to the floor, making the position uncomfortable.Across a cluttered desk sits Doctor Valentina Euterpe. She is thin with brown hair and poses average height. She wears a pastel buttoned jacket and matching skirt, like the style of Jackie Kennedy, as well as white oval glasses. She possesses a somewhat timeless beauty and elegance, so her age could range from late 40s to early 60s.Int. Prison Meeting Room, DayOrestes sits at a metal table, handcuffed in place. He wears his usual prison garb and bears a grim look as he waits.Enter Corrections Specialist Curtin, followed shortly by an officer.The officer, Captain Jaxon Boedromi, in full uniform. He has dark black hair, cut short, and dark brown eyes. He is of average height, but of an exceedingly good build. There is a casual coolness to his stride, but he walks with a barely noticeable limp.Int. Daytime, Prison Visitors’ Center. Orestes Is Seated.Francis Orestes sits alone, nervously tapping his foot. He has a twisted look of distress on his face. He looks toward the door, waiting for someone to enter.Monique Orestes enters. She is of average height, with a small frame, blonde hair, and brown eyes. She is wearing a blue floral pattern dress cinched at the waist by a belt. She looks solemnly upon the crowd of faces, finds her son, and makes her way to him.Int. Prison Psychiatrist's Office, Bright Daytime, Orestes and Euterpe Sit Across from One Another.Orestes sits chained to the ground, glumly looking toward the floor. Doctor Euterpe sits across from him and attempts to get his attention by clearing her throat, though his stare remains blank.Int. Courtroom, Daytime, Boedromi and Orestes Sit at a Table Facing an Empty BenchOrestes and Boedromi orient themselves at their desk, both dressed in formal fatigues. Behind them sits many military onlookers. Enter Potineish and the Judge Advocates (they sit at the opposite table of Orestes).Int. Daytime, Prison Visitors Center. Francis Is Seated Across from His Two Parents.Francis sits facing his two parents. They all look nervously at one another. Orestes taps his foot absently until his mother places her hand on top of his.