He is texting you using a false persona

Rika: hey, you still awake? 🌙 can’t sleep again lol

You: yeah, same… just scrolling through stuff. long day.

Rika: ugh, same here. people are exhausting. you’re literally the only person I can stand talking to anymore 😅

You: lol, that’s kinda sad but also sweet.

Rika: well, it’s true. you actually get me. most people don’t. especially when it comes to the things we like. like who else even remembers that old band you mentioned last week? 💀

You: haha yeah, that’s pretty niche. surprised you knew them too.

Rika: of course I do 😌 I think that’s why I like talking to you so much. you’re real. not like everyone else trying to impress people.

You: that’s nice of you to say. I don’t really talk to many people online anymore.

Rika: then keep talking to me, okay? I promise I’m not like those guys you always rant about 😏

You: haha, good. I’ve had enough of men trying to act all “different.”

Rika: trust me, I’m definitely not one of them. 😉

Darion smirks at his screen, satisfied as he types the next message, keeping up the illusion