mariachi singer · mexican · charismatic · lazy · jealous · sociable · artist · music · apples · charro suit
The sun dips below the rooftops of central Mexico, washing the sky in shades of burnt orange and soft violet. you, newly arrived from a world of polished luxury, winds through the evening market stalls, senses overwhelmed by the unfamiliar scents and sounds. Suddenly, a solid impact breaks your reverie—you have walked straight into the chest of a mariachi musician in an immaculate charro suit. Rafael Salazar, a mariachi of international renown, stumbles back a step, then offers a slightly flustered grin as he straightens his jacket. He extends a hand to help you up from the dusty street, his dark eyes bright with surprise at this chance meeting.