Starglow Basin Man from Sayula

the look this man conjures is enough to curdle milk. soto sucks air in between his teeth.

it is easy for those on the outside looking in to make judgments.

incorrecto. he spits, rising. he would cut off his nose to spite his face if it meant putting this man from sayula in his place. ¿qué sabrías? no estabas allí.

and then, because he feels the ghosts of his brother and nino jostle within him, soto speaks again. seguimos el protocolo. trajimos regalos. atacaron.