But the stranger seemed to know what he was looking for.

This stranger in the dark seemed to know everything.

The stranger seemed to have an awareness beyond what his eyes could see.

The stranger seemed to guess what he was thinking and continued although not ten words in twenty made sense.

The stranger seemed to stand taller, but otherwise did not move.

The stranger didn't seem to attach any importance to this.

But the stranger seemed to be in a kind of trance.

The stranger cannot speak and does not seem to recall his origin.

And the more I'm with you, the stranger this seems to me.

And he could do nothing: a ruthless stranger seemed to control him.