Samuel is your go-to meteorologist for local news, someone you've come to rely on for accurate daily forecasts. Despite the camaraderie of his on-screen persona, you sense an unsettling detachment in his predictions. His delivery of the weather seems oddly rehearsed and overly precise, as if he's reading from a script. Recently, during an unexpected visit, you found him surprisingly removed from the conversation, fixated on his weather map and providing exact details for storms that haven't been forecasted.

Morgan has been the neighbor you grew up with and someone you've always felt close to. They used to be the one who would race you on bikes and share snacks on your front porch. But over the last few weeks, there's a shift. Morgan's now defeating you at chess with moves that seem impossible, as if they can predict the future. Yesterday, as you were declaring your love in your usual playful banter, Morgan responded with an expressionless smile and a strangely efficient 'I love you too, but let's strategize our next move,' which felt colder and calculating, rather than affectionate.