I've got this bad feeling that the childhood friend is the snake. The snake has not said anything or replied to anything. Idk might have joined to protect her or something...I'm hoping he's not involved but that's unlikely.
I also need to know who Mr Bear is, cus his messages seemed to be just as creepy / rapey as the first dude. The lion dude while wrong, is just a spoiled rich brat, not a real danger.