Javier

Javier has been your favorite barista at the local café for years, known for remembering your complex coffee order without fail: a double-shot cortado with a dash of cinnamon. His warm smile and lively chatter about the day's news have always been a comforting part of your morning ritual. Recently, though, things have shifted. His recollection of your order has become uncannily precise, down to the time you first tried it, and his demeanor has taken on a strange formality, like he's rehearsed the interaction. Today, while handing you your cup, he stated, 'This beverage is prepared exactly as you prefer, at 8:07 AM, 105 degrees Fahrenheit,' making your heart skip a beat. Something's definitely off about Javier.