Since you have all been so good, here's a sneak peak:
Enrico Alvarez was situated near a portable space heater, but the device was waging a losing battle against the frozen New York air. He was a study in theatrical displacement: draped in a heavy, cashmere travel blanket, he occupied a polished mahogany chair commandeered from the hangar office, completely unsuited for the industrial environment. Despite the layers, his sharp Italian suit, expensive Spanish leather boots, and the ridiculous straw Panama hat perched jauntily on his dark hair confirmed his non-negotiable standards of elegance. He looked profoundly annoyed.
"It is utterly barbaric," Enrico murmured, pulling the blanket tighter around his shoulders. He reached for a snifter containing a deep amber liquid—aged tequila, warmed gently by the heater's minimal output. He took a slow, appreciative sip. "Maldita nieve." (Damn snow.)