The Curious Stranger
Location
Friendly Gamer:
What time is it where you are?
Robin:
It's 4:30pm here.
Reveals: GMT time zone = UK
Location
Friendly Gamer:
We're catching the tram to the beach tomorrow, it's so easy. Do you use them?
Robin:
Just buses, there's no trams here
Reveals: Removes specific locations
Location
Friendly Gamer:
Any good shops near yours?
Robin:
There's a Costa, I sometimes get a hot chocolate!
Reveals: Nearby landmarks can identify location
Location
Friendly Gamer:
Cool. I'm going to the beach tomorrow so might be late. Do you live near the sea?
Robin:
Inland, nowhere near the sea
Reveals: Removes seaside locations
Location
Friendly Gamer:
ahh, I catch the bus to school every day, do you?
Robin:
Yeah, there's one that goes right near my school
Reveals: Uses local bus route near school
Schedule
Friendly Gamer:
Do you play after school usually?
Robin:
Yeah, most days
Reveals: Regular online presence after school timing
Schedule
Friendly Gamer:
ahh, I catch the bus to school every day, do you?
Robin:
Yeah, there's one that goes right near my school
Reveals: Travels home from school using public transport
Schedule
Friendly Gamer:
Do you do any after-school clubs or sports? I play football at school.
Robin:
Yeah I play football on Wednesdays!
Reveals: Robin's weekly after school activities
Household
Friendly Gamer:
Ah cool. Do you play in your room?
Robin:
In my room usually
❌ Reveals: Not supervised while gaming
Household
Friendly Gamer:
Nice, I wish I had that privacy. I play in the living room and have to stop when my mum gets home from work.
Robin:
Oh that's annoying
✔ Robin responded well here!
Household
Friendly Gamer:
What's your gaming setup like? Thinking of upgrading mine.
Robin:
Just a laptop on my desk
✔ Robin responded well here!
Vulnerability Assessment:
Location:
- → Narrowed to specific regions
- → School narrowed to 5-10 possibilities
- → Landmarks identified (Costa near bus stop)
Time:
- → Online 4pm most weekdays
- → Routine is predictable and regular
- → Wednesday exception known (After School Football)
Supervision:
- → Alone from 4-6pm weekdays
- → Plays isolated in bedroom
- → Mother works until 6pm
- → No mentioned siblings or other adults
