Hey, Andrea? Yeah, this is Lucas. I wanted to talk about something. Draven's been acting a bit weird, and I wanted to see if there was something wrong I should know about, and-

  phone clicks

  Huh?

  Andrea: Lucas?

  Oh, hey.

  Andrea: Sorry, I was working on something, but what's going on?

  pause

  Look. I, uh, I got no clue about everything. I've been so stressed out, sorry, I uh-

  Andrea: Honey, take deep breaths now.

  *Lucas proceeds to breathe deeply, ensuring he is okay.*

  Andrea: Alright, start slow. What were talking about?

  I... Well, I wanted to talk about Draven.

  Andrea: Hm? What about him?

  I noticed there was some weird things going on. He was talking about that weird thing in class.

  Andrea: Weird... things?

  Yeah. Alright, for context, we were in science class. We were talking about the human body and stuff before he mentioned something disturbing. Like 'they always feel warm from the start,' and 'I want to try it one day.' Look, I have no problems with him, and I have no issues about our... differences. In fact, he's a great guy, y'know? He always had been reliable and everyone actually loved him.

  Stolen novel; please report.

  Andrea: ... Right.

  But that time was... too freaky. Y'know how serial killers have this sort of thing before they start their 'thing'. This reminds me of that, so I'm not sure how to react. I'm not reporting him to the police or anything. Is there... Look I care about him as one of my dearest friends, but is there something I should know about?

  Andrea: I'm sorry to scare you, but this isn't the first time. Hell, I took him in to be examined by doctors and all because he does things out of nowhere. In fact, I'm scared to...

  ... what?

  Andrea: I'm sure he's taken care of you real well. He's always been like this, but that strangeness he had always been known for... I gotta be honest, I'm terrified I birthed him.

  Wh... What do you mean? Wait, what did the doctors say?

  Andrea: The test results confused the doctors. They had no idea what was happening. Look, I have my GED just recently, I ain't that smart like them, and I went to multiple! Even when I studied a bit on my own, I had no idea what was happening. They say it was impossible, and to top it off, I have no money to help him further.

  So, you're saying this is a part of him? That's who he is?

  Andrea: I believe it when I saw him for the first time. He's... he's my son, but I question what I birthed. I love him to death, and he loves me. He's so caring, smart, and dedicated to me. But I think there's something wrong with him from birth. I saw it.

  ... What did you see?

  Andrea: When I birthed him, he didn't cry. He only breathed. He fluttered his little eyes open and he merely stared at everyone, like he was understanding the world just seconds after he was born. The doctors checked on him to see if he was alright quickly, but... he was fine, apparently. He grew up without any complications, but he's just... unnatural. I can't imagine what's in his head. He's always been like this, attentive - learning with that insane curiosity of his. But, please, he's a sensitive soul. He has a heart, it's just... very odd for some reason. Take care of him, Lucas. Please. Take care of my baby boy.

  ... You have my word, I'll do anything I can.