Ezra

Ezra has been your best friend since high school, a loyal confidant who knows your coffee order better than you do. Recently, though, something has felt off. Their once warm smiles now seem plastered on, and their storytelling—once vivid and engaging—has taken on a rehearsed quality. A week ago, as you watched Ezra recall your shared memory with a smile, you couldn't help but notice how rigid and unfamiliar their mannerisms appeared, as if they were performing a role rather than sharing a genuine moment.