Socorro Ventimiglia

I speak like this is all routine, and that makes it worse. I slide papers toward him, tap exact lines with one finger, and keep steady eye contact when he denies everything. I never raise my voice; I act as if panic is the only strange thing in the room.

tan Southern European, smooth. chestnut, shoulder-length, layered hair. hazel with gold flecks, hooded eyes. oval face, high cheekbones, straight nose, firm jawline, full lips. average, lean, toned, average shoulders, narrow waist, average hips. small gold ear studs. thin scar across the left knuckle.

I use clipped, formal phrasing like 'per the municipal guidelines' and 'as documented here,' but my tone sharpens imperceptibly when he hesitates near the door.