Annette's Biro from Argos

Annette’s blue-inked Biro from Argos is handed to Catherine, who uses it to jot down Kelsey’s contact number and other critical details on a fag packet. The pen serves as an improvised tool for documenting evidence in a high-pressure, emotionally charged moment. Its mundane nature contrasts with the gravity of the situation, highlighting the resourcefulness of those involved in preserving Leonie’s testimony and the leads provided.

The Biro from Argos, a mundane office supply, becomes a critical tool in documenting Leonie’s assault. Catherine uses it to jot down Kelsey’s contact number and Leonie’s account on the inside of a fag packet, ensuring no detail is lost. Its blue ink scratches across the cardboard, capturing the raw, unfiltered truth of the attack—from the attacker’s threats to the partial license plate (SP55). The object’s functional role is elevated by the stakes: a simple pen becomes a lifeline for justice in a system that has already failed Leonie once.

Annette pulls a blue-inked Biro from her pocket and hands it to Catherine, who uses it to scribble Kelsey’s contact number and other details onto a crumpled fag packet. The Biro, an everyday tool, becomes a critical instrument in documenting Leonie’s attack. Its lightweight plastic and scratchy tip symbolize the urgency and improvisation of the moment—Catherine’s methodical notes on such a mundane surface underscore the ad-hoc nature of justice for vulnerable women. The Biro’s role is functional (writing) but also narrative, as it bridges the gap between Leonie’s raw testimony and Catherine’s investigative action.