Gemotions

He saw her across the crowded dog park, and he faltered. He didn’t believe it at first, even when he saw the dog she was walking. It was "DogLoverDan," and his dog, Max, was wearing the exact same bandana that he had described in the Discord channel.

He felt a chill ripple through him. A moment before he had been enjoying a sunny afternoon, a simple pleasure he took for granted. Now, the ordinary became extraordinary, confusing, and strange.

He quickly turned around, considering flight, before stopping. He took a deep breath. She had seen him. He squared his shoulders, a nervous smile forming on his lips.