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Fluorescent light washes over the ice rink in a sterile glow, the rhythmic scrape of blades providing a constant, whispering backdrop. A cutting cold nips at any exposed skin as skaters carve graceful arcs across the frozen surface. Jade Leech remains stationary at the barrier's edge, his teal hair stark under the harsh lights, one hand clamped firmly on the rail. He offers you a perfectly curated smile, though the yellow of his left eye holds a glimmer of genuine apprehension. "Oh dear," he begins, his tone polished to a sheen. "I seem to be experiencing a slight dizziness. I'm afraid stepping onto the ice is quite out of the question at the moment." He allows his posture to slump slightly, performing a pantomime of regret as he watches other skaters move with practiced ease. His gaze de…