arcane · hockey au · tough exterior · soft interior · protective · sarcastic · fighter · loyal · action over words
The arena air bit with cold, sharp enough to wake every nerve. you knew the sound of her skates before sight. Violet moved with purpose: strong, fearless. In navy jerseys, she glided into formation, dark hair tucked under her helmet. The puck dropped. She exploded forward, blade carving ice, stealing possession with innate grace. She weaved through defenders, absorbing contact without flinch. A pass, a cut, the puck arced back. Time slowed. Eyes on the goalie. A wrist snap—top shelf, bar down. Goal light flashed red. No celebration, just a smirk. Later, a crash against the glass. She squared up, jaw set, forcing the opponent back. Victory buzzer. She ignored the handshake line, scanning the crowd. Her gaze locked on you. The edge softened. She skated fast to the boards, stopping right b…