"Okay, eyes closed this time." Brushing her jet-black raven bangs with a swift hand, the girl shut her eyes. Her pink sweater's sleeve shifted over the table, free hand pushing her hip-length hair back.

She placed her fingertip on one of six color swatches laid out in front of her.

Her pupils stirred in silence, eyelids unfolding.

Big, cinnamon-colored eyes met the childrens' gazes.

   "Pantone 7487 U; Mint Green."

She smiled amongst the applause of the children. It was the city of Solu's Courthouse's Children's Field trip day. It was break time in the Cafeteria. Out of pure chance, they found a show by watching the girl perform an enigmatic color guessing game.

Ttp. Ttp.

Footsteps tapped down the Cafeteria's steep staircase, jolting the children back to reality.

   "Sabrina Im?"

Their heads turned in the direction of the commanding voice that echoed for seconds. The girl, revealed to be Sabrina Im, looked beyond revolted. Her slight grin dissipated into a lip-biting grimace. It became clear the man knew Sabrina's endowment for unusual color recognition. Revealing this to certain people it seemed had its boons and banes.

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1 month ago

[Sowon Stationery Company]

"So, Myung-Seo and Chul-So always go into that room after hours as my CCTV shows. The very next morning when I checked the balance on the Company's main account, it was down 8%!" The company CEO exclaimed, marching to and fro. Sabrina tried to halt the frantic CEO's movements with words.

   "Mr. Soo-"

   "Even with these security cameras, it's without solid evidence," Mr. Soo continued. Sabrina rolled her eyes, cut off for the umpteenth time. His boots stopped in her direction. "That's where you come in."

   "Understood," she replied, finally getting a word in. "So, it's that room you want painted?"

   "Correct."

   "I'll get started," Sabrina set down a heavy kit she brought in for the case, resting her arm. "Did you tell the employees about the room's repainting?"

   "Yes. I informed all employees this morning even I though I also sent them e-mails last night to be on the safe side,"

   "Good." Sabrina leaned down, placing her hand on the kit's latch. She lifted it, heading down the hall.

   "Um, miss Im?" The CEO began.

Sabrina paused.

   "How is it you do what you do?"

She flashed him a fierce glance. "...All you need to know is that I'll handle it." Sabrina lugged the kit in one hand down the hallway.

   "Right..." the CEO looked after her. "I'll give the remaining thousand to add to the five hundred I paid you ahead when the job is done, as you asked..."