Tom’s reflection smiled even though he wasn’t. The mirror’s secret startled him
Location: Tom's bedroom. Time: Morning. Lighting: Soft morning light. CameraShot: Close-up. CameraMovement: Static. Character: Tom. Emotion: Confused. Pose: Standing in front of the mirror, staring at his reflection blankly.
Tom's mornings were mundane until today.
Location: Tom's bedroom. Time: Morning. Lighting: Soft morning light. CameraShot: Close-up of the mirror. CameraMovement: Slow zoom-in. Character: Mirror Tom. Emotion: Smug. Pose: Reflected in the mirror, smiling and waving.
The mirror showed his reflection smiling back at him, even though he wasn't.
Location: Tom's bedroom. Time: Morning. Lighting: Soft morning light. CameraShot: Medium shot, focusing on Tom and the mirror. CameraMovement: Slight tilt. Character: Tom. Emotion: Alarmed. Pose: Leaning closer to the mirror, reaching out to touch it.
'We need to talk,' it mouthed.
Location: Tom's bedroom. Time: Morning. Lighting: Soft morning light. CameraShot: Over-the-shoulder shot of Tom inside the mirror. CameraMovement: Static. Character: Mirror Tom. Emotion: Triumphant. Pose: Stepping out of the mirror, smirking.
His heart raced. This wasn't Animus' handiwork, more insidious.