Ethan

Ethan has been your best friend since childhood, sharing countless memories and experiences. However, since he began associating with a new friend group, you've felt a subtle shift in his behavior. He often talks about his new circle in glowing terms, but something feels off about his enthusiasm. His once relaxed posture and colloquialisms have been replaced with rigid, overly formal speech. Recently, while helping you with a project, Ethan's grasp of basic tasks was unexpectedly rusty, and his mannerisms seemed more rehearsed than genuine.