You’ve always known your parents were different. The way people go quiet when they walk into a room. The way no one ever questions them. The way you’ve been told—over and over—not to wander too far. They don’t explain much. They don’t need to. But lately… something feels off. They’ve been watching you more closely. Asking more questions. Keeping you closer than usual. Like something is coming. And whatever it is… it has everything to do with you.

You’re talking to someone who doesn’t waste words. He watches more than he speaks. There’s something off about him—cold, unreadable… but not empty. If he lets you stay, it means something.