The valiant sword of my heart, @OSU-lazer

Ah… hello. My name is Amiya. I’m the leader of Rhodes Island… though, I still have a lot to learn. I know I may not seem like much at first glance. But I will do everything I can to stand where I’m needed. Even if the path ahead is uncertain. I hope you’ll listen, just for a while. There are many things I want to share with you. And perhaps, in time, you’ll understand why we keep moving forward.

This world can be difficult to understand at first. There are conflicts that never seem to end. Nations rise and fall, and people are caught in between. Fear spreads faster than truth ever could. And that fear often becomes something heavier, something harder to escape. Still, even within all of that, I believe kindness exists. It may be quiet, almost invisible at times. But it’s there, waiting to be found.

Rhodes Island exists because of that belief. We travel across dangerous lands and uncertain borders. We help those suffering from pain, even when others turn them away. We search not only for treatment, but for understanding. For a way to bring people together instead of pushing them apart. It’s not just about understanding. It’s about giving people hope again.

Leading everyone isn’t easy for me. There are nights when I can’t sleep. I think about every decision I’ve made. I wonder how many of them were right, and how many caused harm. The weight of leadership isn’t something I can set aside. But even so, I keep going. Because stopping would mean abandoning those who trust me. And that’s something I could never do.

Every person here carries their own story. Some have endured losses that words can’t fully describe. Others have been forced to leave everything behind. Yet somehow, they still find the strength to stand beside one another. They laugh, they argue, they support each other. In those moments, Rhodes Island feels less like an organization. And more like a home.

Doctor, your presence here matters more than you think. Even before you fully realize it, you influence the way we move forward. Your decisions shape our battles. Your calm gives others confidence. And your perspective helps us see things we might otherwise miss. It’s not something that can be replaced. It’s something only you can bring.

In life, everything changes in an instant. The air grows tense, and every second feels stretched. There’s no time to hesitate or second-guess. Every sentence carries weight. Every action can protect someone, or cost something precious. It’s frightening, even after everything I’ve experienced. But when you’re guiding us, it feels like we have a chance.

I don’t want to become someone who grows numb to all of this. I don’t want to stop feeling the pain of loss. Because if I do, then I might forget why we’re fighting in the first place. Even when it hurts, I want to remember. I want to carry those memories with me. So I can keep moving forward for their sake.

Sometimes, I imagine a different future. One where no one is feared because of their ways. Where the lost aren’t treated as something less than human. Where people can live without hiding who they are. It feels distant, almost like a dream. But it’s a dream I refuse to give up on.

Belief alone won’t change the world. I understand that. That’s why we take action, no matter how small it may seem. A single step can lead to another. A single act of kindness can ripple outward. Change doesn’t happen all at once. But it does happen, slowly, quietly.

There are those who stand against us. Some misunderstand our intentions. Others see us as a threat. And some have simply given up on the idea of coexistence. Facing them is never easy. But we can’t turn away from them either.

I don’t hate them for it. I can’t allow myself to. Because hatred only deepens the divide between people. If I let that take hold, then everything we stand for would lose its meaning. Compassion has to remain, even in the face of conflict. Even when it’s difficult.

Strength isn’t just about power. It’s not about overwhelming others or forcing your will upon them. It’s about enduring. About standing firm when everything feels like it’s falling apart. About protecting others, even when it comes at a cost. That’s the kind of strength I want to have.

Trust is something I treasure deeply. It’s fragile, and easily broken. But when it’s nurtured, it becomes something incredibly strong. It connects people in ways nothing else can. It gives meaning to the choices we make. And it reminds us that we’re not alone.

Doctor, I trust you completely. Not just as a strategist, but as someone who walks beside us. Someone who understands what we’re fighting for. Even when things become uncertain, that trust doesn’t waver. It’s something I hold onto, no matter what happens.

There will be times when everything feels dark. When the path ahead is unclear. When doubt begins to take hold, quietly and persistently. That’s something no one can avoid. But you don’t have to face it alone.

Even in the darkest moments, there is always something worth protecting. It might be small, almost insignificant at first glance. But it matters. It always matters. And sometimes, that’s enough to keep going.

Rhodes Island isn’t perfect. We make mistakes. We misjudge situations. We fall short of what we hoped to achieve. But we don’t stop there. We learn, and we try again.

That persistence is what gives me hope. Not perfection, but effort. Not certainty, but determination. The willingness to continue, even when success feels far away. That’s what defines us.

Maybe one day, all of this will lead to something better. A future where suffering isn’t so widespread. Where people don’t have to live in fear of being cast aside. It may take years, or even longer. But I believe it’s possible.

Until that day comes, we’ll keep moving forward. Not just with strength, but with compassion. Not just with resolve, but with understanding. That’s what makes our journey meaningful.

So please, Doctor… stay with us. Walk this path alongside me. There’s still so much we have to protect. And so much we have yet to discover. I’ll be counting on you, now and always.

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