### *Tobias: The Mask of the Raven*
Life on the orbital station was beginning to settle into a strange new normal for Tobias—or rather, Raven, as he had decided to call himself while away from Evergrand Island. The name gave him a sense of freedom, a way to shed the weight of his past while still keeping a part of himself intact. But even with the alias, he felt exposed. Anyone who looked too closely might still recognize him as the boy tied to Evergrand’s exile crisis.
It seemed Blueberry had noticed this too.
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### *A Surprise Gift*
One evening, Tobias returned to his small room in the station’s residential sector after a long day of wandering. As he opened the door, he found Blueberry waiting for him, standing beside a neatly folded bundle on the small table.
“What’s this?” Tobias asked, raising an eyebrow.
Blueberry grinned, her blue eyes glinting with a mix of mischief and purpose. “A little something to help you embrace your new identity.”
Tobias stepped closer, picking up the bundle. As he unfolded it, he found a sleek black cloak with a deep hood and a carefully crafted raven mask. The mask was black with faint silver accents, designed to cover his upper face and cast shadows over his features. It was subtle, yet striking—perfect for someone who wanted to move unseen but leave an impression when necessary.
“Blueberry... did you make this?” Tobias asked, his voice tinged with surprise.
“Of course,” she said, crossing her arms proudly. “You can’t go around calling yourself Raven without looking the part. Besides, it’ll help you blend in—and stand out when you need to.”
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### *Trying It On*
Tobias slipped on the cloak, fastening it securely at his shoulders. The fabric was lightweight but durable, falling elegantly around him and pooling slightly at his feet. When he pulled up the hood, it cast his face in shadow, giving him an air of mystery. Finally, he picked up the mask and secured it over his face. The moment he looked in the small mirror on the wall, he felt a surge of confidence.
“It’s perfect,” he said, turning to Blueberry. “Thank you.”
She shrugged, though her grin didn’t fade. “Don’t mention it. You’ve got a lot of work ahead of you, and looking the part is half the battle.”
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### *A New Identity*
Over the next few days, Tobias began to embrace his new look. The cloak and mask gave him an edge of anonymity that allowed him to move through the station without drawing too much attention. When people did notice him, they were more intrigued than suspicious, their curiosity focused on the enigmatic figure rather than the boy who had been blamed for the Penitatas exile.
But the mask and cloak weren’t just tools for hiding—they were symbols of the new identity he was building. As Raven, Tobias felt stronger, more capable of facing the challenges ahead.
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### *A Quiet Conversation*
One evening, as Tobias and Blueberry sat on a quiet observation deck overlooking the stars, he turned to her, his voice thoughtful. “Why did you do this for me? The mask, the cloak—it’s more than just a disguise.”
Blueberry leaned back, her mechanical form reflecting the faint starlight. “Because you needed it. You’re not just some kid running from his past—you’re someone who’s trying to make things right. The mask, the cloak... they’re not about hiding who you are. They’re about showing the world who you’re becoming.”
Tobias nodded, her words resonating deeply. “Thanks, Blue. I won’t let you down.”
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### *Looking Ahead*
With the mask and cloak, Tobias felt ready to take on whatever lay ahead. Miyu and her allies might have forced him off Evergrand Island, but they hadn’t defeated him. As Raven, he would find a way to fight back—not just for himself, but for everyone who had been hurt by her actions.
As he stood on the observation deck, the stars stretching endlessly before him, Tobias tightened the cloak around his shoulders and adjusted the mask. The road ahead was uncertain, but he knew one thing for sure:
The fight wasn’t over. It was just beginning.
