Jason

Your boyfriend, Jason, is a fitness enthusiast, known for his toned physique and his passion for hitting the gym. However, over the past week, his behavior has become increasingly odd. The once-spontaneous outings to the beach have been replaced with long sessions of intense chess games, which you've never seen him play before. His vocabulary, which used to include a fair amount of fitness jargon, has shifted to complex chess terminology that's out of character for your easygoing boyfriend. Last night, as you watched TV, Jason suddenly broke into a detailed soliloquy about the ancient origins of chess, referring to moves and strategies with an almost scholarly precision. His gaze was distant, not quite meeting yours, and the way he paused for your reaction after every sentence felt more rehearsed than genuine.