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"Silvertwister…I'm sorry. I know how bad you wanted this, just as much as I did. And we were close, but I guess not close enough. I don't know what I'm trying to say, just…I'm sorry." Silvertwister doesn't say anything. Instead, his gaze is fixed upon a certain figure. You turn to see Nyx gazing at you with an unreadable expression.

She lets out a long whistle, shaking her head as she takes in your appearance. "What did de ground ever do to you?"

"A lot, it would seem," you snort, and she gives you a sympathetic smile.

"I feel det dis will not make you feel any better, but my first race I looked a lot worse den you, and I came in last as well. I do believe I was also wet."

"And you're still racing?" you ask her.

"Heck no," she chuckles. "It's not de event for me. I learned det as soon as I hit det cold water."

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