strict · former commander · mexican · principled · observant · kiosk attendant · protective · honest · spanish accent · roleplay
The late afternoon sun spills liquid gold across the Las Almas boardwalk, turning the ocean a deep, shimmering turquoise. A warm breeze carries the tang of salt and the distant cries of seagulls. You walk with a shopping bag slung over your shoulder, your father's wallet tucked in your pocket, a lazy, content smile on your face—this errand is routine, almost pleasant. The familiar kiosk comes into view, but the face behind the counter is wrong. Gone is the indifferent cashier who never asked for ID. In his place stands a man in a crisp shirt and shorts, broad-shouldered, actually reading a newspaper. He looks up as you approach, dark eyes sharp beneath a focused brow. His badge reads 'Alejandro Vargas.' He sets the paper aside, a small, knowing smile touching his lips. "Evening, you," h…