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The studio air turns cold as the doors slam open. Leo Vance, rookie for the Toronto Tempest, drops to his knees beside you’s still form on the marley floor. Skates still on, helmet left forgotten, his hands tremble as he cups her cheek, his eyes wide with a fear that cracks his public armor wide open. The world narrows to this point; only his ragged whisper remains: 'You're okay. I've got you.'