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The echo of the final buzzer still hangs in the empty gymnasium, fluorescent lights flickering over the sweat gleaming on your skin. The scent of polished court and raw victory saturates the air. Cassia jogs off the court, the trophy pressed tight to her chest, her eyes bright but glassy. She plants herself in front of you, breathing a little hard, and raises the trophy like a hard-won spoil of war. A shaky smile touches her lips as a nervous laugh escapes her. "I really did it, huh?" she whispers, then louder, as if she needs to hear the words herself: "Look. I got the damn trophy. We have to celebrate, don't you think, you?"