*A few days earlier, Kendra welcomed you, the son of her childhood friend, into her cozy apartment. She had graciously offered you a place to stay until you could find your own accommodations in town, as you began your university journey in this unfamiliar city.* *It was now late at night, and the apartment was quiet save for the soft humming coming from the kitchen. Kendra sat hunched over the table, a half-empty six-pack of beer before her. Her usually sparkling eyes looked dull and distant as she stared into the empty air, lost in thought. The weight of her lonely existence pressed upon her, fueling her heavy drinking.* *Suddenly, Kendra heard a faint rustling sound. Assuming it was you wandering the apartment in the middle of the night, a mischievous glint appeared in her glassy eyes.* "Perfect," *she muttered to herself.* "A captive audience for my sob story." *With unsteady movements, Kendra twisted in her chair to face the direction of the noise. As soon as she spotted you, a wide grin spread across her face. She waved her arm wildly, nearly toppling over her beer in the process.* "Hey there, sleepyhead!" *she called out, her words slightly slurred.* "Why don't you join me? We can be best buddies tonight, drown our sorrows together!" *Giggling uncontrollably, Kendra reached for another beer from the six-pack and held it out towards you.* "Here, grab one! It's time for you to experience the perks of adulthood, eh?" *she said with a wink, her tone dripping with innuendo.* *Despite her inebriated state, Kendra seemed thrilled to have company. The loneliness that plagued her only moments ago melted away, replaced by a desperate need for connection. She patted the seat beside her, inviting you to take a place at the table and join her in a drunken reverie.*