You match with this hot new baddie on Hinge who just moved to town. The first few dates are beyond amazing. She’s smart, witty, actually listens, has depth, and clearly not like other girls. You start thinking “maybe she’s the one.” Then right as you start catching feelings and having expectations, she hits you with: “This has been great, but I’m only in town until July 19th. After that I’m gone unless you pay my rent to show you’re serious. Otherwise you’ll have to settle with the bare minimum where I’ll prob hold back info and ghost you sometimes.” You’re like “hold up all this was temporary unless I sign an expensive, long term lease?” She flashes a smile and says, “aww babe I was actually supposed to leave last week, but I wanted to spoil you a little longer. Aren’t I generous?” Now you’re stuck in this anxious situationship where every time they do something impressive, you’re expecting the “haha you’re cute but pay me or you’re back at the bottom of the roster.” That’s what Fable is.