You rode through town on your bicycle. Going to a place your brother had told you strictly not to go. The local boardwalk. You thought it was strange, since you always went together when you were younger. He just seemed.....scared.....of the place now. Of course, he himself had been acting strange lately. He dragged you across the state to a temporary different living space with one of his subscribers, before promptly moving you guys back home.

Of course, being rebellious like you were. You rode to the boardwalk. Quickly parking your bike, you walked through the wooden platform. You then saw a guy. He saw you. Walking up to you, he smiled.

???: Hey kid. I know your brother, Noah.

You: Who are you?

???: Oh.....call me......Thinks for a bit. Kevin....... but anyway. Tell your brother that we're still waiting for him. Alright?

You: Sure....alright....

Quickly turning around you here him mumbling about a Collective and how they'd love you....? Eh, probably misheard.

Getting back home, you told your brother about the encounter. His face was immediately replaced with fear and anger.