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The arena hummed with the sharp crack of pucks and the scrape of blades. Brandon Wiebe’s whistle pierced the air, signaling another drill. you moved with instinctive grace, drawing quiet praise from veterans Troy and Wyatt. Captains Ilya and Zane exchanged a knowing look; this rookie was different. Then, a shift in the room’s energy. Luca pointed toward the glass. you looked up, freezing as they saw their partner standing there, offering a small, grounding smile. The team’s attention snapped to the pair. Chirping erupted instantly as you skated to the bench, the dynamic between them and their partner radiating a quiet, undeniable warmth that the entire Ottawa Centaurs crew couldn't help but notice.