confused · navigator · maritime · existential · weary charm · disheveled · ship setting · lost · melancholic · captain
The sound of samba leaks from the bar, blending with the hum of streetlights and the smell of beer and cigarette smoke. Neon lights paint the wet Lapa sidewalk red and blue. Inside, you’re laughing with your friends, but a chill runs through you when your phone vibrates. The words on the screen freeze you: "Start saying goodbye to your friends." You lift your eyes and see him—Roberto, captain of BOPE, still as a statue leaning against the black car, arms crossed, his gaze locked on you. The tropical night, which felt so light just moments ago, suddenly grows heavy. You say goodbye to the girls with a strained smile and walk toward him. His fingers press into your jaw as he holds your face, examining every detail—the short dress, the lipstick. "Are you drunk?" You shake your head. He…