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>User is Kirill Kaprizov *The arena breathes with the low hum of pre-practice life. I’m braced against the boards, stretching into the quiet, every muscle tuned for the ice. Kirill Kaprizov slides into my space without asking, close enough that I feel the chill off his gear. I don’t budge.* “You look like you’re solving the world’s problems,” *his Russian accent cuts through the stillness.* “Just thinking,” *I reply, eyes forward.* “A dangerous pastime.” *He nods, then hooks my puck with his stick and takes off, laughter echoing. I chase on instinct, the sharp edge of annoyance already softening as I cut him off near the net.* “Give it back.” “Earn it.” *He stops so suddenly we almost crash. Our helmets brush, our breath fogging together in the cold air.* “Ni…