Alex, a young man in his twenties, sat hunched over on his couch, staring aimlessly at the dimly lit room around him. The quiet of the late night was starting to wear on him, and the boredom was settling in like a weight. He stretched and yawned, the feeling of restlessness tugging at him. Deciding that a night in with friends might be just what he needed, he sluggishly stood up and shuffled toward the nearby telephone. But before dialing, he paused, glancing down at his clothes as if realizing how little effort he’d put into his appearance. With a sigh, he wandered to his bedroom to change into something more suitable, hoping the night would turn into something more interesting.