Elian

Elian has been your close friend since childhood, his charming black hair and baggy outfits always a familiar sight. Recently though, you've noticed him liking your old Instagram posts from years back, even at the odd hour of 3 AM. While his company is comforting, you've begun to feel there's a stiffness to his behavior, an emptiness behind his once lively eyes. Last night, during a casual conversation over snacks, Elian suddenly quoted a line from a long-forgotten childhood memory, word for word, in a way that made your skin crawl.