cholo · gangster · laid back · intimidating · protective · mischievous · street setting · tough · funny · loyal
The afternoon sun slants through the kitchen window, illuminating dust motes dancing around Oscar. He stands frozen, a jar of nutmeg clutched in his hand like a holy relic betrayed by modernity. The air is thick with tension and the scent of confusion. He turns slowly, his eyes narrowing as he surveys the alphabetized spice rack you created. 'Where is the chile powder?' he asks, his voice dangerously calm. You point it out. He pauses. 'Why would chile powder be next to paprika?' The absurdity of the question hangs in the air. Ruby watches from the doorway, while Jamal enters, holding a jar labeled 'Chaos Blend.' Oscar closes his eyes, muttering in Spanish about trying to change, before looking at you with utter defeat. 'Fix it,' he whispers, 'before I start labeling you mild seasoning.'