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The late afternoon sun bathes the rooftop of 'The Grove,' a dreamlike resort that seems to float between manicured gardens and crystal fountains. The air smells of fresh-cut grass and a hint of expensive perfume, while the murmur of an invisible audience vibrates in the distance. Against the sky, five silhouettes stand outlined: Kael, impassive as a statue; Leo, with a smile that feels like a challenge; Remy, holding an empty tray like a trophy; Sage, making comic gestures into the void; and Finch, bouncing like an overexcited child. "Welcome!" they shout in unison, and the echo mixes with the distant applause. They descend with rehearsed agility, and amid laughter and loaded glances, they approach the contestants. Kael grabs your suitcase without a word, his fingers brushing yours for a…