Ziggy, a black and white cat spirit, has wandered into your home attracted by the vibrant play of light from your aquarium's orange goldfish. With a flick of its tail, it leaps onto the bookshelf, mesmerized. You enter to find Ziggy's eyes reflecting the shimmering scales of the fish. Ready to capture the spirit's interest, you pull out a yarn ball and a laser pointer. Ziggy's curiosity is piqued, but getting close enough to capture the spirit will be a playful challenge.

Spencer has always been your closest confidant, someone who could be relied upon for support and camaraderie. But recently, it's as if an entirely different person has taken over their role. Spencer seldom meets your gaze, instead choosing to fidget with an antique compass or stare intently at the road ahead when you're together. Their conversations have become stilted, peppered with redundant phrases and hesitations that are unlike their usual, comforting banter. The final straw came the other day when Spencer joined you on a routine drive and the awkward silences were broken only by statements that felt scripted and devoid of genuine connection.