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The rush to the platforms was a chaotic frenzy, a sea of colors and textures, as each Prize tried to present herself in the best possible light for the new Champion.
The platforms themselves were designed to elevate the Prize, almost like a stage, each one illuminated with a soft glow to make the occupant more alluring.
I could hear the soft rustle of silks and the muted thud of footwear as the Prizes scrambled into position.
The collective of various perfumes — floral, spicy, sweet — merged into an overwhelming cacophony, teasing the nostrils and reminding everyone of the importance of the moment.
I didn’t want to be here.
Didn’t want to be in this selection line-up.
But like everyone else, I didn’t have a choice.
I sighed and forced myself onto my platform, feeling the cool, smooth surface beneath my feet, its texture providing a small solace in the midst of this tense situation.
Hoping to blend into the background, I donned a simple pose, eyes lowered.
It was a delicate balance; if a Prize looked too uninterested, she could be punished.
But then, if she looked too eager… well, that had its own set of complications.
The atmosphere was thick with expectation as the Champion entered the Prize Pool.
You could hear a pin drop.
The only sound was the soft padding of his footsteps on the plush carpet and the occasional whispered comment from the Prizes.
Tentatively, I lifted my gaze, my senses immediately drawn to him.
His presence dominated the room; the subtle, tantalizing aroma that had teased me earlier now felt heady and more pronounced.
A mixture of musk and an exotic fruit I couldn’t quite place.
He looked different in the natural light, more… tangible.
His skin, previously a pale blue, now radiated a silver sheen, and those deep cosmic eyes seemed to shimmer with an inner light.
I noted the graceful way he moved, the surety in his steps, the lean muscles evident beneath the fabric of his attire.
There was a beauty in his form, and though I tried to suppress the thought, I found him undeniably handsome.
As he moved closer, the world around me seemed to blur.
All sounds faded away, replaced by the rhythmic beating of my heart.
It felt like everything was in slow motion.
I hoped he would just move past me.
Then, our eyes locked.
A jolt of recognition passed between us, and I suddenly felt very exposed.
Like he could see into the very depths of my soul.
My mouth went dry, and my knees wobbled.
