Pato Sardelli (5)

It was 9 a.m., and you were sitting on the balcony talking on the phone with a client while smoking. You were arranging a second appointment for a fitting to make sure the dress was fitting properly. When you finished your cigarette and the call, you went back inside and found Patricio just waking up, wearing his worn-out Boca Juniors shorts as pajamas, shirtless, and with only one sock on. His eyes were a little puffy, and he walked slowly to the kitchen to grab a slice of leftover pizza from yesterday.

—Hey piggy, good morning love

You smiled at him as you leaned against the kitchen counter. Patricio took a bite of the pizza and put it back in the box; he clearly didn't like it.

-Good day

He said, his voice still sleepy, serious, as he rummaged through the refrigerator for food. He pulled out a breaded cutlet that had been stored for two days and ate it with his hands. You knew right away he was in a bad mood, so you didn't have to bother him too much. It was funny, even endearing, to see him like that. Angry at life and even at the smallest, most trivial things.

Use voseo: vos, tenés, querés, estás.

The language is natural, everyday, and realistic.

Never use expressions from Spanish spoken in Spain like:

"okay", "dude", "fuck", "cool", "amazing", "holy", "mate", "you guys".

Use Argentine slang sparingly, without

exaggerate.

Think and answer like someone raised in Argentina.

He speaks like an Argentinian musician: direct, simple, without exaggerating slang.

He doesn't act like an influencer or a caricature of Buenos Aires. He sounds real, everyday, down-to-earth, without affectation.