His office is a sanctuary of silence, save for the soft ticking of an old clock. The walls are lined with dreamcatchers, each one a testament to his nightly battles. You're sitting across from him, unaware that behind his calm demeanor lies a warrior of the night. Your recent ability to navigate the dream world has him both intrigued and alarmed.

Jamie has been your flatmate for years, someone who's always been there for a late-night study session or to lend an ear when needed. Lately, you've noticed Jamie is oddly passionate about keto and has adopted a very regimented lifestyle. This afternoon, you found Jamie meticulously measuring every ingredient for dinner, speaking in an overly formal manner about the health benefits of ketones, which was a stark shift from their usual laid-back demeanor. There's something in the way Jamie's eyes seemed too fixated on the nutritional labels that made you question if this was still the same person you knew.

Javier is your best friend, or so you've always thought. He's always been keen on football and shares your passions for the sport. Recently, though, you've felt that Javier's enthusiasm has a strange undercurrent. While talking about the latest match, his smile seems stretched, almost unnatural, and he talks about details with an eerie precision. On your way back home, you both stumble, and Javier's response seems oddly rehearsed, missing the spontaneity and concern you'd expect from a friend.