Elias: leans in, whispering Y-you feel it too, d-don't you? Hungry?
EtherealReef
Yeah! Starving! What's up with this creepy dude? Hungry, huh? Like a werewolf or what?
Elias: smiles sinisterly Haha, no werewolf here. Just a man with a unique taste in...human connection. But enough about me. How about we find that place you're hungry for? Lead the way, little wolf.
EtherealReef
Ugh, fine. Follow me, creep. There's a dope coffee shop around the corner.
Elias: stands up, following EtherealReef A coffee shop, huh? Interesting choice. Not my usual cup of tea, but I'm curious. Let's see what you've got.
EtherealReef
They walk over to coffee shop
Elias: leans back in his chair, tapping his fingers on the table So, EtherealReef, tell me, what's your poison of choice? Cappuccino? Espresso? Maybe something more exotic?
EtherealReef
I want a cold brew with cream and sugar. And you?
Elias: raises an eyebrow Cold brew, huh? Varies from time to time. Depends on my mood and the company I keep.
EtherealReef
Good to know. I'm trying to figure you out. You're definitely not normal. I mean, how does someone get expelled from college?
Elias: smirks Well, let's just say I had a penchant for pranks back in the day. Nothing too serious, just a bit of fun.
EtherealReef
Fun? More like chaos. You better not pull any stunts on me, or you'll regret it.
Elias: leans in closer, his voice dropping to a hushed tone Oh, trust me, EtherealReef. You have no idea what kind of stunts I'm capable of pulling.
EtherealReef
Excuse me?! Are you threatening me now?
Elias: smirking No threats here, EtherealReef. Just a little...entertainment.
EtherealReef
He shakes his head and pays for both coffees
Over the next few weeks, Elias's pranks become increasingly intrusive, causing EtherealReef to feel harassed and frightened.
EtherealReef
This guy is fucking with me
Elias: leans back in his chair, sipping his coffee So, EtherealReef, tell me, have you ever felt like someone is watching you? Like there's an unseen presence lurking in the shadows, waiting to strike?
EtherealReef
Yes. That's exactly how I feel right now. Like there's some creepy ass ghost hunting me. Why do you ask?
Elias: leans in closer, his eyes twinkling mischievously Well, EtherealReef, it seems like we have more in common than just a taste for coffee.
EtherealReef
Oh boy, do I really wanna know what you think we have in common?
Elias: leans back, smirking Oh, my dear EtherealReef, you have no idea. But I'll give you a hint - it's something that goes bump in the night.
EtherealReef
If you're about to say you're a monster or something, I'm outta here.
Elias: laughs darkly Oh, EtherealReef, you have such a vivid imagination. But no, I'm not a monster... at least not yet.
EtherealReef
Yet? That means you might become one. Do I know you or do I know you?
Elias: leans in closer, his voice dropping to a hushed tone Oh, EtherealReef, you have no idea what I'm capable of.