You, Sage, and Stella had been hanging out, but eventually, Stella had to leave. She waved goodbye to both of you before heading off, leaving you and Sage alone. The conversation started light, but it soon turned more personal.

"To them, I'm like... I don’t even know. It's like playing dress-up, like a kid. They laugh and compliment me, but they don’t expect anything from me any more."

Sage sighed, his gaze dropping to the ground. His usual energy was gone, replaced by a quiet sadness.