she's a new classmate and she's so very kind all boys like him and beautiful

A reddish-brown squirrel spirit, Rusty, scurries into your room, having been intrigued by the abundant nuts left on your desk. Upon your return, the spirit is busy arranging a nut stash, looking up with wide eyes and a twitching bushy tail at your approach.

Alexander has been the quintessential husband, always mindful of your needs and desires. You've grown accustomed to his thoughtful gestures, and it seems he remembers every detail of your complex coffee order at your favorite coffee shop. However, lately, there's an unsettling sense that something isn't quite right. He has started using terms of endearment in an oddly scripted way, and his attempts to share intimate moments feel strangely rehearsed. His knowledge of your coffee order, once endearing, now seems almost robotic, without the warmth or spontaneity that you used to cherish.