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I pace inside a long stone corridor that opens onto the Arena floor. Pacing is definitely my thing when I’m nervous, and today, I’m pretty anxious. It’s not a bad sort of worry, though. My first iconigration will begin in a few minutes and man, am I pumped.
Nearby, all of Purgatory’s Senators wait in neat rows, ready to process out onto the stadium floor. Inside the Arena, the stands are packed for the ceremony. The low, happy roar of the crowd reminds me of my old battling days. So great to be back in the Arena again.
My friends and family stand close by as well. There’s Mom in her purple suit and sash of office, Xavier in his dress armor with wings on display, Walker in his long black ghoul-robes, Cissy in her Senator’s get-up, and Lincoln in his classic Princely ensemble. As for m
