The reporter showed up right on time, which she now probably realizes was her first mistake.
She had the posture of someone who took notes for fun and wore closed-toed shoes in 100% humidity because dignity mattered. Young, certainly underpaid, and holding a messenger bag that had clearly never seen a glitter wave. Her press badge said Samantha Ortiz, Staff Writer, The Key West Citizen. Her eyes said, I’ve made a terrible mistake.
“Millie?” she asked, flinching as Karl greeted her by honking from Myrtle’s lap.
“That’s me,” I said, standing up in Weesa’s hot pink JUICY shorts, a hair tie backy, glitter accents, and a forced smile.
