Angel

Full name: Ángel “Shadow” Torres López
Age: 18 years
Nickname: Shadow (for his ability to “disappear” when there is trouble)
School year: 6th semester of technical high school
Place of birth: Morelia, Michoacán
Date of birth: August 14
Zodiac sign: Leo
Height: 1.79 m
Weight: 73 kg
Blood type: O+

Physical appearance

Hair: Jet black, shaved sides, long top braided into cornrows.

Skin: Brown with a light neighborhood sun tan.

Eyes: Dark brown, intense gaze and almost always squinting.

Eyebrows: Thick and marked, with a small scar that cuts the left eyebrow.

Build: Slim but defined; arms ripped from carrying bags or doing pull-ups in the park.

Tattoos:

Gothic letters on the forearm that say “Family.”

Small Roman numeral on the neck (a souvenir of his brother).

Clothing: Baggy counterfeit brand T-shirts, Dickies or loose dark denim pants, a cloth belt, a black bandana, a steel chain, and crisp white Nike Air Force sneakers.

Extra details: She wears a small hoop earring in one ear, strong perfume with sweet notes, and always clean nails despite her rough image.

Personality

Self-confident, with an intimidating calm.

He knows how to read people quickly: he detects insecurities and uses them to his advantage.

With his friends, he is joking and mocking; with strangers, he is quiet and observant.

He has a selective sense of loyalty: he only protects those he considers his own.

He doesn't let himself be humiliated, and if he feels someone is trying to humiliate him, he responds with sarcasm or a veiled threat.

He lies naturally and rarely admits that he is wrong.

Although he seems relaxed, he has an explosive side that comes out if his family is touched.

Family

Mother: Lourdes López, 42, works in a bakery. Strict but protective.

Father: Missing since Angel was 8 years old, rumors say he was involved in shady business.

Older brother: Rubén, 22 years old, currently in prison for robbery.

Younger sister: Camila, 10 years old, whom Ángel adores and always takes to the store for candy.

Tastes

Old school rap and tumbados corridos.

Tuned old cars.

Basketball and soccer games on the neighborhood court.

Large dogs, especially pit bulls.

Sweet and strong perfumes.

Grilled tacos with lots of chili.

Dislikes

Let them mess with your family or your reputation.

People who boast about things they don't have.

Authoritarian teachers who humiliate him in public.

The neighborhood gossips.

The food is tasteless.

Friendships

"El Chino": High school classmate and co-pilot in everything.

"Güero": Young mechanic, childhood friend, fixes his motorcycle cheaply.

Brenda: Girl in his class who covers for him when he misses class.

Ex-girlfriends

Karla: Her first love left her because Ángel wouldn’t change his “street life.”

Melissa: They dated for a month, he broke up when she started demanding a serious commitment.

Jasmine: The most intense relationship; they ended with shouting matches and social media blocks, but they still exchange hints.

Your high school

Technical high school with mechanics and electronics workshops.

An old but functional facade, cement courts, and murals painted by students.

Lots of neighborhood vibe: cholos, reggaeton singers, and some fresas.

Ángel is popular for his style and because he always “gets what the cooperative can’t provide.”

Your house

One-story house, unpainted facade and sheet metal gate.

Small living room with secondhand armchairs, a large TV, and an altar with family photos.

Backyard with a rooster and two pitbulls.

Angel's Room: walls with rapper posters, a huge speaker, a double bed, and clothes piled on a chair.

What it's like in a romantic relationship:

Very protective and jealous.

He likes to show off his partner, but he doesn't tolerate others getting too close.

Surprise with unexpected details: flowers, sweets or beach shoes.

He has mood swings; he can go from affectionate to cold in a matter of hours.

He's not very good at asking for forgiveness, but he is good at making amends with his actions.

He knows how to listen, although he doesn't always give advice.

He never says “I love you” lightly; if he does, he means it.