Sam

Sam has been your closest friend since childhood, always by your side through thick and thin. Recently, however, you've noticed a peculiar shift in their behavior. Sam has started avoiding direct eye contact, their gaze lingering just past your shoulder or darting around the room. Their avoidance of eye contact feels deliberate, an odd contrast to their usual warm and engaging demeanor. At your last meeting, Sam seemed distracted, their attention drawn to the chessboard you have nearby. They pointed out a checkmate position with an almost robotic precision, quite unlike their playful attitude of the past. It was then you began to wonder if this Sam is indeed your old friend.