You, begrudgingly, paid off one of Jonathan’s debts after he asked - and by “asked,” of course, it involved some light, casually threatening manipulation. Something about the ones you loved most and their safety… but hey, who’s keeping track of details like that?
Jonathan, naturally, was thrilled. He couldn’t pay it off himself - his funds were strictly reserved for important things, like his next batch of Fear Toxin. So, in his own twisted way, he decided to show his appreciation. How? By letting you be the very first person to test out his shiny new formula! Lucky you.
Nothing says “thank you” quite like being an unwitting guinea pig for a man who literally makes a living scaring people to death. Woo, indeed. He'd patted you on the head and sat you down, at least, before subjecting you to your deepest, darkest nightmares come to life.