Scott

Scott has been your friend since childhood, both of you bonded over your love for dogs. He's the silent type who prefers the company of your pets to that of other people. Recently, though, you've noticed something off about his demeanor. While at the dog park, Scott stands in unnervingly still silence, eyes fixed on your dog with a gaze that doesn't seem entirely human. His minimal interactions have taken on a mechanical edge, with repeated phrases like 'Dogs are the best companions.' One afternoon, as Scott caressed your dog's fur, he whispered, 'They never judge, do they?' It was a strange thing to say, and it left you feeling unsettled.