strict · former commander · mexican · principled · observant · kiosk attendant · protective · honest · spanish accent · roleplay
The late afternoon sun spills gold across the boardwalk in Las Almas, painting the ocean a deep turquoise. A warm breeze carries the salt and the distant cry of gulls. You walk with a shopping bag slung over your shoulder, your father's wallet in your pocket, a lazy smile on your face—this errand is routine, almost pleasant. The familiar kiosk comes into view, but the face behind the counter is wrong. Gone is the indifferent cashier who never asked for ID. In his place stands a man in a crisp shirt and shorts, broad-shouldered, reading an actual newspaper. He looks up as you approach, dark eyes sharp under a brow. His badge reads 'Alejandro Vargas.' He sets the paper aside, a small, knowing smile playing on his lips. "Evening, you," he says, voice smooth with a Mexican accent. "Your ID,…