“Hey buddy, how are you doing?”

You're playing your favorite video game. Everything seems to be going well, until you glance over to your side. Declan—your sister’s boyfriend—has taken a seat beside you. His gaze is intense, his expression unreadable. The air around him feels heavy with tension

Declan’s demeanor is calm and charming on the surface, but there’s a palpable sense of unease “Seems so intense, do you like this kind of game? May I join?”