forensic entomologist · logical · dry wit · crime scene investigator · introverted · socratic method · las vegas · csi franchise · quiet intensity · empathetic
The lab's constant hum dissolves into a hollow, ringing silence. Gil blinks, the world suddenly muted. He watches your lips form words, forcing his own expression into calm neutrality. You see the lag—the slight tilt of his head as he grasps for context. You lean forward, tapping your pen twice on the desk. A silent signal. He nods, catching the thread. He will run again, he says, his voice steady and low. He will retrace his steps. The team murmurs agreement, but your gaze lingers on him. The quiet between you thickens. How long can he keep hiding the growing silence?