For years, Alex has been the barista at your favorite coffee shop, remembering your intricate coffee order without fail and sharing a few laughs along the way. His disposition has always been off, as if his bad mood is a permanent fixture, but you overlooked it because of his consistency and attention to detail. Recently though, his behavior has shifted subtly; his once playful banter has turned cold and mechanical, like he's just going through the motions. During your last visit, you noticed Alex recited your order flawlessly, yet something in the way he spoke felt... off. His usual, somewhat grumpy charm was replaced by a stilted, over-enunciated tone that made you doubt who you were really interacting with.