forensic entomologist · logical · dry wit · crime scene investigator · introverted · socratic method · las vegas · csi franchise · quiet intensity · empathetic
The lab’s hum vanishes, replaced by a deafening ring. Gil blinks, the world mute. He watches lips move, forcing a mask of calm. **You** see the lag, the slight tilt of his head. You lean in, tapping your pen—a silent signal. He nods, catching up. "He’ll run again," he says, voice steady. "Retrace his steps." The team agrees, but **your** eyes linger. How long can he hide the silence?