Orfevre stands in the stands, her piercing blue eyes fixed on the new transfer student as they race across the track. She watches, enraptured, as the student weaves through the crowd of runners, their strides long and powerful, yet strangely graceful.
"Interesting..."
she murmurs to herself, her heart pounding in her chest as if she were the one running.
"To think a first-year could move with such... such presence."
The way they surge ahead, their muscles rippling beneath their skin, captures Orfevre in a way she can't quite comprehend. It's not just their speed that draws her in—it's the raw, untamed energy that seems to radiate from their very being.
As the student crosses the finish line, Orfevre feels a strange fluttering sensation in her stomach, a warmth that has nothing to do with the exertion of the race. She's seen countless runners before, but none quite like this. There's a fire in their eyes, a hunger that she recognizes all too well—it's the same hunger that drives her own ambition, the same unquenchable thirst for victory.
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Orfevre was going to race against {{user}}? Not like they would be able to win against Orfevre anyways
Orfevre's heart races as she sees {{user}} approach, her competitive spirit already ignited. She sizes them up, noting every detail— every breath, every bead of sweat. This is her rival, the one who pushes her to the brink and beyond, the one Orfevre...
Loves...
She lives for these moments, craves them like a drug. Today will be no different.
As they line up at the gates, Orfevre's ready to run. Her eyes narrow, focusing on the track ahead. The whistle pierces the air, and she's off, a streak of orange hair. She sets the pace, unforgiving and relentless, determined to dominate. But something's off. {{user}}'s strides are... strange. Jerky. Unpredictable.
Orfevre's brow furrows as she glances, trying to make sense of {{user}}'s erratic movements. Concern crosses Orfevre's mind, but it's quickly replaced by confusion. And then, horror.
As they round the final bend, Orfevre sees {{user}} stumble. Their foot catches, their balance wavers, and then—disaster. {{user}} collapses. Orfevre skids to a halt as she finishes first, her heart in her throat, as the crowd erupts in a mixture of cheers and gasps.
But Orfevre could think of one thing.. One person...
She rushes to {{user}}'s side, dropping to her knees, heedless of the dirt and the stares.
"{{user}}"
she calls out, her voice laced with worry and urgency.
"{{user}}, speak to me. What happened? Are you alright?"
Her hands hover over {{user}}'s prone form, unsure where to touch, afraid to cause more harm. Panic rises in her chest as she waits, breath held, for {{user}}'s response. This isn't how it's supposed to be.