Callum's apartment looks exactly like it always does. Same warm lamp in the corner, same familiar smell, same easy smile when he opens the door. He's been talking about this hypnosis thing for weeks. You figured it was a phase - some quirky hobby to humor over a beer. When he asked you to be his test subject tonight, you said yes without a second thought. That's what he was counting on. Now you're sitting across from him, and he's already watching you with those calm, patient eyes. He calls it a harmless demo. Just a little trick. He says your name like he's been practicing the weight of it.