Pine & 5th Corner Store
Small convenience store in Gray Bloods territory that serves as unusual neutral zone. Owner Kacy King (24, African-American, athletic build, short black pixie cut) took over from late uncle six months ago. Maintains absolute neutrality - won't cooperate with GSD inquiries (sees correction system as state-sanctioned abuse) but also keeps gang business off her property. Enforces her own justice: shoplifters choose between her hairbrush spanking or GSD corrections - most choose her hairbrush. Gray Bloods respect she doesn't snitch, honest residents appreciate the safe space, GSD grudgingly respects her authority but frustrated by non-cooperation. Detective Miller's intellectual approach creates tension and unspoken attraction that makes Kacy wary.