Just Like I Was

Roley's eyes were wide open. His skin had crawled into a bumpy layer, and his heart was racing at a wild pace. Daniel's words had rooted him on the spot, leaving him unable to utter a single word, even when the former turned away, and went ahead without him. It took a fair amount of time before Roley was finally able to calm down. 

Until now, Roley had only entertained the idea that Daniel had changed. He did not behave like he did before.. A behavior that, while cold and calculative, was still aimed at granting the safety of his friends and family. But now, Daniel was another person. A person he could hardly recognize.