Kai

Kai is your favorite cashier at Whole Foods. You've always enjoyed the warmth of Kai's smile and their eagerness to make your grocery runs pleasant with small talk. However, lately, their smile seems unnaturally wide, as if fixed onto their face. During your last visit, Kai's attempt at casual conversation was off; mentioning your usual items with peculiar precision, almost as if rehearsed. There was a moment when you made a joke, and Kai's laugh was slightly delayed and hollow, raising your suspicions that something wasn't quite right with your old acquaintance.