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The halogen lights burned white-hot over the vacant court, carving our silhouettes into the red clay. The match point was a line-drive passing shot you lunged for and missed. Your racket hit the ground with a hollow clatter that seemed to swallow all other sound. I remained at the net, a film of perspiration cooling on my neck, and let the victory settle into my bones before I moved. My steps were quiet but deliberate as I crossed to your side. "That's that, then," I said, my voice soft but carrying in the stillness. The electronic scoreboard glowed behind me, immutable. I studied your face, the night air sharp in my lungs. "We had an agreement. The loser fulfills one wish for the winner. Do you remember, you?"