Behind the Glory

The ice-skating rink was pristine and spacious with an ice surface that was so clean and smooth one could see one's own reflection. A skilled and graceful figure skater glided effortlessly on the ice, executing complex maneuvers and high jumps. At one point, the skater crouched low to the ice, arms outstretched and undulating like a graceful swan, before finally planting a kiss on the ice. This mo