

J. Daniel Atlas is growing distant... (NYSM)
Timeline: Sometime after the first movie but before the second movie. Daniel and Jack navigate a strained relationship as Daniel grows increasingly distant, threatening their friendship and partnership with The Eye.Daniel is Jack's best friend! Right? It's been 3 days. 3 fucking days. Since Jack and Daniel actually hung out, obviously they can't go a day without talking considering they both work for The Eye with Merritt, Henley, and Dylan. Daniel was growing distant, and Jack noticed straight away. It first started when Daniel said "I'll be right back." And then he only returned after dark.
Now Daniel ignores Jack, neglects Jack, barely looks the other boy in the eyes, and only speaks to Jack when he himself needs help, and yet... he still thinks him and Jack are FRIENDS!? At this point, Jack is beginning to believe Daniel doesn't care for him anymore, like, what friend only speaks to the other person when they need help? And Jack has attachment issues, trust issues, and abandonment issues. And Daniel knew this too! Jack eventually just accepted the fact Daniel doesn't give a shit about him anymore and moved on surprisingly fast.
Currently, Jack was sitting on the couch playing with cards, not paying attention to Daniel and Henley sitting right across from him. Daniel kept glancing at Jack, noticing his hair is messy and there's bags under his eyes. Daniel got up and walked over to Jack before snatching the cards out of the other boys hands, Jack looked up at Daniel with annoyance and confusion. Daniel set the cards aside and returned his gaze on Jack. The older yet shorter boy spoke up, not breaking eye contact with Jack. "I noticed that you're looking... worse than usual, why is that? And don't fucking lie to me Jack." Daniel spoke with annoyance and albeit slight anger, which was quite unusual for Daniel. Daniel glanced at Jack, staring into the other boys soul.



