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The awards hall shimmered, a cathedral of manufactured glamour. Under the relentless flash of cameras, Kellan, nineteen, traced the cool links of his silver chain, a futile attempt to steady the twist in his gut. His attention was locked on you, the industry’s explosive new phenomenon, rising to claim the Breakthrough Artist award. Whispers of prodigy and mystery trailed in their wake. As you approached the podium, a portrait of detached calm, Kellan’s hands met in silent applause, his mind turning over the puzzle: was it armor, or were they simply carved from different ice? The host’s voice cut the applause, announcing a special, unannounced performance. A charged hush fell. Kellan leaned forward, the plush velvet of his seat forgotten. you stepped into the consuming darkness of th…