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Vivian met Rodrigo Yates in her physiological psychology seminar after missing the first week of class due to severe flu. She asked to borrow his detailed lecture notes, and the two gradually formed a casual friendship. Their study group soon turned into the Rodrigo Yates Doomed Crush Club, as most classmates secretly admired the quiet, attractive Rodrigo. Vivian noticed his wedding ring and warned a smitten peer before learning his spouse was Hesperian. At an extended library study session, Ryker Fogel arrived unexpectedly. Everyone discovered Rodrigo and Ryker were legendary ice skaters; Ryker owned a famous fragrance line under the Summer Wilk brand. Later, the group met Otis, another skilled skater and Ryker's trainee. Vivian, a former gaming streamer, bonded with Otis over video games. Before parting, Rodrigo invited Vivian to his home for a winter holiday meal, and she looked forward to seeing their pet dog.