Characters:
Ansley (based on Ansley Pacheco of Instagram)
Isabella (Based on Isa Buscemi of Instagram)
The two women stood in front of the processing station as they examined the recently boarded inmates. The wall separating them was a thick glass that offered complete view of the processing room. Some of the men sat on benches, while other meandered around.
"What do you think of them so far?" Isabella said as she stared straight ahead with her arms crossed.
Ansley focused, her eyes narrowing on the group of predominantly black men before them. "A few prospects, I think." She turned to Isabella on her left. "But you know how these things are. It's always impossible to tell how *big* they are."
Isabella smiled without meeting her eyes. "That's where the fun is, don't you think?"
"I guess you're right."
Carlito and Josh were inside with the men giving out instructions and paper work. A couple of nurses were doing the same, sometimes taking them to back rooms for medical examinations. The room became increasingly chaotic as more cops and administration staff entered the room.
"Still...there are usually signs," said Isabella. "Confidence is a good indicator. I see a couple that have it for sure. Especially..." her voiced trailed off. "Men like him." She pointed to a man flanked by a cop and staff nurse.
"Oooo..." Ansley cooed. "He *is* a specimen." She looked him over closely. He was tall and at least 6'3 in height by her estimation. Dark, ebony skin with a toothy white smile and close-cropped hair. "He's mine," she continued.
Isabella guffawed. "You are such a bitch, you know that?"
"I just know what I want," Ansley replied with a wry smile.
"Well, it looks like they're finishing up with him. I'd go in now. Basement docking 4, remember? I'll be just behind you."
"Going now, then. I'll see you in a bit."
Ansley made her way to the door separating the two rooms and began to input her PIN code. The door buzzed, indicating the unlocking mechanism.
"Oh, and Ansley?" Isabella called out.
Ansley turned to face her as she opened the door. "Yes?"
"I want a turn."
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The female officer cut her way through the gaggle of officers, staff, and prisoners on her way to her target. Wendy, their chief, was orchestrating the chaotic ensemble of people. She met Ansley with a knowing smile and a slight head nod as the officer passed her.
Officer Jones was talking sternly to the man when she reached them. The officer was talking in raised, harsh voice, asking for corrections to the man's paperwork. He quieted and softened his tone when he noticed her standing beside them.
"Dan, Dan, Dan. Why so ornery today?" said Ansley. She flashed a smile at both of the men.
"I'm just...doing my job, officer Pacheco," he replied softly. "I didn't see you there." He gave her a warm smile.
Ansley was well aware of his crush on her--and every other--female officer at Seattle PD. Unfortunately for him, he was neither the color or demeanor that met her particular preference. She could not have been less attracted to him.