### *Tobias: A New Name*

The small orbital station bustled with activity, its corridors filled with travelers from across the galaxy. Tobias Kain wandered through the crowds, feeling both out of place and anonymous. It was a strange feeling, to be far from Evergrand Island, far from everything he’d known, yet still carrying the weight of the past on his shoulders.

As he sat in a quiet corner of the station’s common area, Tobias stared at his reflection in the polished metal of a nearby bulkhead. His name echoed in his mind like a haunting refrain—**Tobias Kain.** It had been the name written on the ballots, the name blamed for the exile, and the name tied irrevocably to Evergrand’s pain.

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### *The Burden of a Name*

Tobias sighed, running his fingers through his fur. “My name... it’s like a target,” he muttered to himself. “Everywhere I go, people will know me as the kid who caused the Penitatas exile.”

The thought made his stomach churn. His connection to the election and Miyu’s rise to power wasn’t just a weight—it was a brand, one that others would recognize and judge him for, no matter where he went.

“You look like you’re wrestling with something heavy,” a familiar voice said.

Tobias turned to see Blueberry, her blue eyes calm and observant. She had managed to slip away from Virtuoso’s bunker to check on him. “Blueberry? What are you doing here?”

“Just making sure you’re okay,” she replied, sitting down beside him. “But clearly, you’re not.”

Tobias let out a bitter laugh. “It’s my name. No matter where I go, people will know it. It’s like carrying Evergrand Island on my back everywhere I go.”

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### *A Difficult Decision*

Blueberry tilted her head thoughtfully. “So, what are you thinking of doing about it?”

“I don’t know,” Tobias admitted. “Changing my name? Going by an alias? It feels like running away, but... maybe it’s the only way to start over.”

Blueberry nodded slowly. “There’s no shame in wanting a fresh start. Names carry meaning, sure, but they don’t define who you are. Only you can do that.”

“But isn’t it like giving up?” Tobias asked, his voice heavy with doubt. “If I drop my name, it’s like admitting defeat.”

“Not necessarily,” Blueberry said. “Sometimes, letting go of something can be the first step to moving forward. It doesn’t mean you’re running away—it means you’re choosing how you want to be seen.”

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### *The Pros and Cons*

Over the next few hours, Tobias debated the idea with himself and Blueberry. He thought about everything his name represented—his family, his identity, and his connection to Evergrand. But he also thought about the whispers and glares, the blame and resentment he faced because of it.

“I don’t want to lose who I am,” Tobias said finally. “But I also don’t want to be trapped by my past.”

“Then find a balance,” Blueberry suggested. “Use an alias when you need to, but don’t let go of your name completely. It’s part of who you are, even if it’s a part that hurts right now.”

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### *A New Beginning*

After much thought, Tobias made his decision. He wouldn’t abandon his name entirely, but he would go by an alias while on the station and in public. It was a compromise that allowed him to move forward while still holding onto his identity.

He turned to Blueberry, a faint smile on his lips. “What do you think of the name ‘Raven’? It feels... fitting.”

Blueberry grinned. “Raven, huh? Mysterious and strong. I like it.”

Tobias nodded, feeling a weight lift from his shoulders. “Raven it is, then.”

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### *Looking Ahead*

As he adjusted to life on the station, Tobias—now Raven—felt a sense of cautious optimism. The burden of his name still lingered, but it no longer defined him. He was ready to face whatever challenges lay ahead, determined to forge a new path while still holding onto the parts of himself that mattered most.

“She thinks she’s erased me,” Tobias thought, gripping his war hammer tightly. “But I’m still here. And I’m not done fighting.”

The stars outside the station gleamed brightly, a reminder that even in the vastness of space, there was always a way forward.