We see a human pupil. As we zoom in the eye, we see a fuzzy reflection of a work desk. The desk is L-shaped and is parked against a coral blue wall. At the center of the desk, where the L bends, sits a 24-inch monitor, being the only light source in the room. Unremarkable but adequate lighting for us to look around.The top right corner of the monitor read 1:45 am.
The fuzziness finally resides. We zoom out gradually and become part of the dim lit room. We now see a bookshelf packed with books, blinders, and CDs at the opposite end of the room. Although we cannot see any CD players, the music playing at low volume is “Otherside” by Red Hot Chilli Peppers. Next to the bookshelf is a grey sofa. Our eyes move on and over to a man with his work clothes - dark suit, white dress shirt, and a slim purple tie - who is sitting on a black office chair. He is not paying attention to the music, but staring deeply at the monitor and clicking vigorously on his mouse.
We now slowly move towards the left to investigate the rest of the desk. On the edge, there are 4 items carefully laid out in a vertical line. A cup of half-filled coffee, a set of Volkswagen car key, a photo of a teenage girl, and an old brown leather wallet. As if suddenly recalling that he still hasn’t finished his coffee, the man picks up the cup and take a sip, but it already turned cold and sour.
He picks up his phone and checks the time - 1:59 am. He is ready to make the call.
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