Fine. At least I can get a break from the dusty air outside, if I stay here with you.

I don't shy away from sensitive discussions about the Infected? That's true. They're obviously different from us. But they also have the right to seize hope, just like us. So they don't need me to do anything special for them. That's equality, isn't it?

Blaze is too reckless sometimes. I know she's strong, but… What? You know how to handle her? Forget it, I'll ask Amiya what I should do to get along with her after we get back.

I was just speaking objectively. If you don't want to be discriminated against, then you shouldn't expect special treatment... What, she went back to her room crying? Look, I feel a little bad about it, but is someone that fragile really operator material?

Rhodes Island is changing, Doctor. Maybe you don't feel it, since you're the reason it's changing, and not everyone is so annoyingly outspoken as I am. Anyway, I do appreciate the direction Rhodes Island is moving.

I used to prefer long-distance missions, like I was running away from Rhodes Island. I'll admit that was a little ungrateful, considering Rhodes Island adopted me. But now? Hehe, if you still have operators who like splattering blood all over the place, maybe I'll apply to serve in some faraway place again.

Doctor, would you sometimes feel afraid? Catastrophes, Originium, Oripathy, and the Infected? Hm, I'm still plagued by nightmares even now. But these days, I have Amiya, and idiots like that Blaze. I guess I'm not as afraid as I used to be.

Why are you called 'Doctor?' No, I'm not trying to get you to remember anything, it's just that title makes me very... wistful. Looking at all the Infected around you... Brings to mind a little bit of the past.

I've known the whole time. When my mother brought me to Rhodes Island, she'd already lost her mind. I didn't feel the pain her inner conflicts caused her, but I can relate to it, because I relied on that obsession to get me to where I am today. Only now, I've found a new direction... I want to find her, and I want to save her.

You shoulder the future of Rhodes Island. And with the burden of that responsibility, you can't be so lackadaisical.

So you're the Doctor? Amiya told me about you. I'm GreyThroat. Please don't disappoint me.

For efficiency's sake, speed up the playback. I'll still be able to see it all clearly.

Even now, I'm still on bad terms with a handful of operators. My promotion might spark controversy, just a reminder.

Whether Infected or not, we all choose to walk upon this land of our own free will. And so we must all work hard to survive, right?

I prefer working alone.

Whether or not they'll listen to my orders is another matter.

A panoramic view of the battlefield.

I just have to rout them, right?

I'm here.

Too slow.

I'll get going then.

Can the others keep up?

Such slow movements.

I see them. Too bad they don't see me.

I'm skilled enough to resolve this.

Don't worry, their sights are totally empty.

We won't see many victories like this, since our power is limited.

I have no talent to speak of. So as a crossbowman, I can't let an enemy within three meters. Not even a corpse.

The medics should stay behind to tend the wounded. I will chase after them, considering I'm used to working alone anyway.

Watch your flanks. I'll cover our retreat.

I've been here for years, but I rarely wander around inside…

Huh?!

Aren't you afraid of upsetting the Infected operators if they see you with me all the time?

Arknights.

Happy New Year, Dr.{@nickname}. Where's Amiya? She's setting up the party tonight with the others? Then I'll just wait here. Blaze is looking for me? Did she already see the gift I left on her desk? I—I'm worried she's going to say something cheesy again. I'm leaving.

Hello.

You still have a lot to do, don't you? Blaze understands me because we fight together, but it's not as if any two people, or groups, who disagree will have a similar chance. I'm very lucky... which is why I need to be more responsible—until the day when we can all sleep soundly.