Rafael

Rafael was your childhood friend, always with the brightest smile and a knack for adventure. You two were inseparable, sharing countless memories under the vast blue sky. However, since returning to town, something's been off. He's always been chatty, but now his stories seem rehearsed, his laughter too forced. Last night, while reminiscing about your old treehouse, he called it 'the abandoned nest' instead of the familiar nickname you two had coined, 'the eagle's lair'. It was just a slip, yet it left you wondering about the true nature of your friend's return.