The library

You intend on searching for your next target at the library. As you approach a secluded spot between buildings, you see your (well, Sam's) roommate Jessica!

"Jessica!" you call out.

She turns, surprise registering on her face before she smiles. "Sam! What are you doing over here? Don't you have Contemporary Lit right now?"

"Professor canceled," you lie smoothly, falling into step beside her. "Thought I'd catch up on some reading at the library. Mind if I join you?"

"Sure," Jessica says, though you notice a slight hesitation in her voice. "I've got about an hour before my next class."

You deliberately steer her toward a more secluded spot.

"Actually, can we talk for a sec?" you ask, gesturing to the private alcove.

Jessica follows, confusion evident on her face. "Everything okay?"

"Better than okay," you reply, stepping closer to her. "I just wanted some privacy for this."

Before she can react, you focus your consciousness outward, projecting it directly into Jessica's body. The familiar disorientation hits you as your awareness stretches and then snaps into place behind her eyes.

You blink, adjusting to Jessica's perspective. Her body feels different from Sam's—slightly taller, more athletic, with different muscle memory. Across from you, Sam's body stands vacant, eyes unfocused but still upright.

You rifle through Jessica's immediate memories and thoughts. You find concern about her roommate's increasingly strange behavior, unease about the way 'Sam' has been looking at her lately, and buried deeper, a complicated mix of protectiveness and affection.

With practiced skill, you begin rewiring her neural pathways, implanting new desires and compulsions. You create an overwhelming need to please Sam, to serve her every whim without question. You build this manipulation on Jessica's existing affection, twisting it into something more useful to your purposes.

"You exist to serve Sam," you whisper with Jessica's voice. "Her desires are your desires. Her pleasure is your highest priority."

You feel Jessica's consciousness fighting against this invasion, stronger than Vanessa or Professor Harmon. Her sense of self is remarkably resilient. You push harder, forcing the artificial devotion deeper into her psyche, breaking through her resistance.

Just as you complete the manipulation, a student rounds the corner, nearly bumping into Jessica's frozen form. You quickly withdraw your consciousness, snapping back into Sam's body with a gasp.

"...Sam?" Jessica blinks rapidly, disoriented from your invasion. "What were we talking about?"

"About tonight," you say smoothly. "I wanted to make sure you remembered about your study group."

Jessica's eyes focus on you with new intensity, the implanted devotion taking hold. "Actually, I was thinking of skipping it to spend time with you instead. Anything you need help with?"

"Yes," you reply firmly. "When you come back to our room tonight, be ready to serve me in any way I desire. Do you understand?"

A conflict briefly flashes across Jessica's face before submission wins out. "Yes, Sam. Whatever you want."

"Good girl," you murmur, reaching out to stroke her cheek possessively. "Now go to the library like you planned. Act normal until tonight."

Jessica leans into your touch like a pet starved for affection. "Until tonight," she echoes, her eyes filled with unnatural devotion.