"I'm a Healer, but..." [Arknights x Male Reader Insert]

Episode 7 - 1: Divergence

She wouldn't let him go.

The Doctor's body was still glowing pink with his power, unconsciously giving him the energy he needed to wake up, among other things. Due to this heat he was giving off, FrostNova insisted that she carry him, against Amiya and Blaze's protest, despite their new alliance.

She made the excuse his body would burn them, even though Blaze's Arts involved heat...

During his period of unconscious, he also began healing FrostNova; since she had taken a point blank gale from his finger. As they walked, Amiya was beside FrostNova, and Blaze and GreyThroat were discussing the Doctor's mental state behind them, whispering as best they could.

Amiya was in disbelief. She was hurt to here he had given up fighting for the Infected... for everyone, unlike her. She was fighting for the sake of everyone... while he only does what he does to survive.

She kept stealing glances at the man being carried bridal style by FrostNova, and she caught on.

"Is something wrong?" She asked. "...I never knew him to give up..." Amiya started with a defeated frown. "Then again... he was always right... he's not the man I once knew. He's entirely different, yet the same. He's no longer the Doctor of Rhodes Island. That is his occupation... not who he is." Amiya said with a sigh.

"He has suffered from amnesia, correct?" FrostNova asked.

"...Yes. The previous man is technically dead. Unless, the small odds he regains his memories." Amiya said with a tone that spelled out her hurt feelings.

"And these scars?" FrostNova asked looking at his arms.

"...Fighting for us. Defending us. Just... doing his all for us. He's really a great person." Amiya said glancing towards him, a pained smile as she thought about his sacrifices.

"...He can't heal himself, I see. I'm impressed he bore the weight of your company's actions for so long. How long has it been since Chernobog? A week maybe? A week of pain for others... with no gain for himself," FrostNova pondered with an indifferent stare forward, a bit insensitive of Amiya's feelings.

"Had I killed him, his life would have been meaningless. Had he killed me, my life would have been meaningless. We both have accomplished nothing... we are the same..." FrostNova said making Amiya bite her lip and look away, her eyes watering a bit as she thought about how quick he was thrown into Terra.

"Hey, you better not be bullying her." Blaze began with a glare. She noticed Amiya's expression and spoke up.

"I am merely discussing my relationship with the Doctor," FrostNova huffed. "...and his non-existent feats. It is a shame we have gone down this road, He and I. Except he lost all experience gained to build a tolerance to the pain he has now been through..." FrostNova replied.

"Hey! Don't act like you know hi—" Blaze began, but was interrupted. "Do you?" FrostNova asked making her ball her fists, knowing she was right.

Everyone stopped upon those words, and the tension grew heavier with time. Blaze thrusted her fist down and gave up, sticking to her silence.

"He and I are one in the same..." FrostNova began, her lips curling upward. "I'd dare say soulmates." FrostNova added with closed eyes, but her inability to hide her proud smile made Amiya glare.

"I'm headed to the L.G.D. Headquarters. Make sure she gets the Doctor to Rhodes Island." Amiya announced, leaving the building with disdain for the new addition and her boldness.

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6:30 pm

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The Doctor stood silent at a terminal, waiting for FrostNova to leave the cabin she was given to change clothes. He healed her as best he could for his state, and sighed before hearing light footsteps to his left.