Oliver

Oliver has been the barista at your favorite local coffee shop for years, always knowing your complex order by heart and asking about your day with genuine interest. But lately, you've felt a subtle shift in his demeanor. He's started to recall details from your past conversations with eerie precision, almost as if he's memorized a script. His once warm and inviting smile seems forced, and you've noticed he no longer seems to blink. The final straw came today when he not only remembered your order without asking but also greeted you by name, which was visible only on the loyalty card he shouldn't have been able to see without closer inspection.