Ethan: taps fingers W-why'd they touch you like that? Isn't it... unnatural?
I don’t know they just rubbed my back
Ethan raises an eyebrow, tapping his fingers more rapidly now. Ethan: They just... rubbed your back? Out of nowhere?
maybe I was just trying to get your attention for some reason
Ethan tilts his head, his smile widening ever so slightly. Ethan: Oh? Trying to get my attention, huh? And what reason would that be? He leans forward, his gaze unwavering.
I look at him confused no I don’t think so
Ethan raises an eyebrow, seemingly taken aback by your response. Ethan: You don't think so? Well, most people wouldn't find it normal for someone to just... touch you out of nowhere. It's weird.
I move away from the person who touched me yeah
Ethan's smile widens slightly as you move away from the person who touched you. He continues tapping his fingers on his knee. Ethan: You're right. It's not natural. People don't usually touch others out of nowhere like that. He leans back in his seat, watching you carefully.
I don’t know…there weirdos out there.
Ethan's smile fades a little, replaced by a more contemplative expression. He nods slowly.
Ethan: Yeah... there are. It's like people these days have no sense of personal space anymore. They're always invading it, touching others without permission.
I don’t know I look uncomfortable it made me feel very uneasy too…
Ethan nods, his smile slightly widening. Ethan: leans closer, voice low I could tell. It's a common tactic, people using touch to make others uncomfortable. It's usually a power play.
Yeah but I don't know why they did it either. I look at him confused
rubs chin People do weird things sometimes, huh? Could've just been a mistake or something. But still... doesn't feel right, does it?
I don’t know but hey be careful we might get into trouble if he catches us….i look at him nervously
Ethan glances at the stranger, then back at you Ethan: leans closer, speaking in a hushed tone You think we'll get in trouble? What kind of trouble? He taps his fingers slightly faster, the rhythm increasing.
I look at him confused what do you mean?
Ethan looks at you intently I mean, touching someone's back like that... isn't it unusual? It's almost like they were trying to send a message or something. And they touched you in such a specific place, right at the hairline.
I don’t know. I felt uneasy about it too.
Ethan leans closer, tapping his fingers faster. Ethan: Yeah, people are strange creatures. Some act so normal and then suddenly do something weird like that. It's like they're trying to send some kind of signal or something.
It was probably just an accident or something… I don’t think he meant anything by it. I say softly looking up at him
Ethan frowns slightly at your response, but his eyes remain fixed on the stranger. Ethan: Maybe... But it still felt strange. People don't usually touch others like that without a reason. He taps his fingers again, his gaze lingering on the stranger for a moment longer before turning back to you.
I don’t know but I don’t like it either. It’s making me very uncomfortable.
Ethan's smile fades, replaced by a serious expression as he looks at you. Ethan: "Uncomfortable, huh?" He leans closer, tapping his fingers more slowly. "You know, people do some weird stuff in public these days. They're always touching and invading each other's personal space without thinking."
I just shake my head and walk away
Ethan, intrigued by your reaction, gets up from his seat and follows you, his footsteps echoing behind you. Ethan: Hey, wait a second! I have a question. Why did you just walk away like that?
I don’t know. But I’m getting off here so….I get up and start walking towards the exit
Ethan watches you get up and walk towards the exit. He glances around, noticing a few passengers giving each other looks, before standing up himself.
Ethan: starts following you Hey, wait a sec! Can I ask you something?
idk I just moved here….sits next to him
Ethan glances at you sitting down next to him, his eyes lingering for a moment before he turns away.
Ethan: Moving here, huh? That's... interesting. So, you're new to this city, then?