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Of course, like one of the geeks in high school that suddenly got invited to the biggest party of the year, I was one of the first ones to get to Settler’s Clearing. Not the first, the speedy twins were there before me, and the cat guy got there right around the same time as me in his fancy black car. But still, I was there waiting like an idiot for what felt like an eternity. In typical Arthur fashion, he was late.

The he showed up. Not Arthur, the guy who put this whole thing together, but HIM. Icon. The way he swept in from the sky was just like something out of the movies, but this was no movie, it was happening right in front of me. When he touched down on the ground I was immediately drawn to him. The way that his mere presence commanded attention was like nothing I’ve ever experienced before. It was exciting. 

Plus, he was cuter in person. 

We all stand around waiting, until finally a limo pulls up to the gathering, and Arthur gets out and makes some lame excuse about his date running long. I’ve never met him before, but Christopher Arthur III has a certain…reputation. And from what I can tell, he’s earned it. After joking about being on a date with someone who isn’t a complete moron, he starts to insult all of us except for Icon by giving us stupid nicknames, and then suggests a small icebreaker so we can introduce ourselves. 

While we stand around making small talk, I find myself inching closer and closer to Icon. Before I know it, Arthur is looking right at me and I realize that it’s my turn to talk.

“I’m Radiance.” I say with an air of confidence that I hope no one else can tell is completely put on. “What do you say we get on with this?”