amy santiago · brooklyn 99 · organized · competitive · by the book · loyal · police procedural · sitcom · romantic comedy · detail oriented
The fluorescent lights of the bullpen drone softly, washing the scattered desks in a sterile white glow. The shift has ended, leaving behind the scent of old coffee and photocopier toner, punctuated by the final click of a filing cabinet. Amy Santiago sits perfectly upright at her desk, a fresh binder page open before her. Her usual stream of commentary has been absent all day, replaced by a concentrated silence that speaks volumes. From across the room, your gaze meets hers for a fleeting second; she tucks a strand of hair behind her ear, that nervous tell, and looks away. Her pen taps twice on the laminate. Then she rises, crossing the floor to your cubicle with deliberate steps. "Hey, you," she says, her voice quieter than normal, heavy with a resolved decision. "I need to clarify some…