"I would speak up for my beliefs, even if it kills me. Even if I die in the Siberian winter and my corpse is thrown into its icy grave- I would prefer that over not speaking up and having my conscious bug me." 21 year old Perchik plopped his pen down on his wooden desk, the candle was dying.
Perchik bent over to snuff the candle, "that's enough journaling for one night." Perchik climbed into his loft bed, his roommate Josef was already off into the dark world of silence known as sleep. Perchik was experiencing a bout of insomnia, the ceiling was too low to sit up; Perchik laying on his back stared up at the darkness. His mind was focusing on one concept "how devoted are you to your beliefs?" Schooled at home for his early years, Perchik was used to exploring and learning about unpopular opinions and trains of thought. At age 18, he went away to the university. The university offered a fresh, new world for him. This young homeschooled boy learned what the outside world was like, and learned to test his theories in the real world. Well, I hate being stuck awake at night. I'm a morning person. But something different happens at hours when all are asleep. I can theorize. Lets see.. what form of government is the best? Eventually sleep overtook Perchik.

The following morning Perchik was at the White Hart Cafe with Josef. Perchik's eyes gleamed at the mention of the word "revolution."
"I do believe it is necessary for tradition to be brought into question, and for the people to have their voice brought into the forefront in this increasingly industrial world. So what do you think Josef? isn't it a wonderful idea!" Perchik turned to his roommate
Josef nodded "why of course Perchik, after all this system is so broken it must be taken down."

Exiting the cafe, Perchik ran into Lena. The redheaded girl, with a pair of huge brown eyes and an equally passionate understanding of Perchik's ideals smiled "Well, what's new with you today?"
"I was talking with my roommate in the cafe about some wonderful new ideas! great changes are about to take place in this country!"

"Oh Perchik, this is wonderful. I would love to help in any way I can."
"Lena, you are perfect right now. I must thank you for your support."
Lena bent over and gave Perchik a kiss

Oh my, what is this strange feeling Perchik flustered.

"what was that?" Perchik jerked away.
"oh, just a little something to express my appreciation." Lena smiled, "long live liberty." she walked away.