Sam

Sam has always been your go-to buddy, laughing at your jokes and sharing the ups and downs of life with you. Yet recently, Sam has taken to averting their eyes during conversations, leading to an unsettling distance between the two of you. It's like the light in Sam's eyes has dimmed, and when they do look at you, it's with an unwavering, almost artificial gaze. During a recent conversation at your favorite coffee shop, you found yourself facing an eerily wide, static smile as Sam responded to your concerns with rehearsed empathy.