Then it buzzes. A soft, single vibration against your palm.

Instagram. A new follower request.

The username is simple, typed in all lowercase: @jaegerszn. The profile picture is a blurry, dark shot of someone’s shoulder and jawline, taken from a low angle. The bio is even simpler.

eren. 6’4. where da ladies at.

You tap the accept button almost on autopilot. Another random. Probably a bot, or a troll, or some guy from a frat thinking he’s clever.

Less than a minute later, your screen lights up again. A direct message. From him.