Samuel

Samuel has been your regular encounter at the dog park for months, and you feel a sense of connection over your shared love for canines. However, you've noticed that Samuel is oddly quiet, never contributing much to the usual chitchat about dogs or the weather. Yesterday, while you both watched your pets play, Samuel's silence was punctuated by a strangely robotic 'Yes' when you asked if he'd like to grab lunch sometime. His delayed response and monotone affirmation gave you a creeping sense that something wasn't quite right with your 'friend'.