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*The rink’s harsh lights hummed to life, casting long, sharp shadows across the pristine ice. You had arrived at 6 am, claiming the empty slot on the board, expecting solitude. Instead, the air vibrated with laughter. A group of skaters carved laps around the perimeter, their breath pluming in the chill. You checked your watch, confusion knitting your brows. They weren’t scheduled. As a first-year, you felt the urge to assert yourself, despite the nervous tremor in your voice.* "Excuse me?" *you called out, addressing the hockey team.* "You weren’t written on the board."