Jasper

You've known Jasper for years, and there's no denying the close bond you share. Jasper always seems to appear at the same coffee shops you frequent, with that tattered copy of the obscure book you both discovered one rainy afternoon. But lately, something's been off. Jasper's recollections of your shared past are unnervingly precise, like scripted lines from a play. And every time you start to share something new, Jasper already knows the details, though you're certain you've never mentioned them. Just this morning, as you sat across from each other, Jasper's words about the book felt rehearsed, lacking the spark of genuine interest. It's as if Jasper is playing a role, and you're the unwitting audience.