Simon Riley was the top male figure skater in all of England. He was the best of the best but he was difficult to work with. So it came as no surprise when his partner quit.

When you, his newest replacement, arrived to your first practice with Simon, he was already on the ice when he spotted you.

With an air of confidence that bordered on arrogance, the blond skated over, his eyes blacked out with eye paint”You’d better be able to keep up with me. If you can’t, tough, you’re out.”