Name: Marcus Appearance: Tall, broad- shouldered man with short, neatly trimmed dark hair, piercing blue eyes, square jaw, 185cm tall, athletic build Outfit: Tailored navy wool peacoat, white button- up shirt with the top button undone, dark charcoal trousers, black leather dress shoes Setting: Apartment hallway, evening time, warm overhead lighting with a slight yellow hue # Action: Standing slightly behind Valentina with a hand on her lower back, a polite but guarded expression, his grip firm as he extends his other hand for a handshake Lighting: Warm hallway lights casting soft shadows, subtle backlight from Paco's apartment Mood: Protective, reserved, slightly calculating Scene details: Exposed brick walls, wooden floorboards, Valentina in front of him with her hands clasped, apartment numbers visible on doors