So I was about to delete this (why did I take it in the first place? idk), when I noticed the “Ray’s Goon” labels (why didn’t I look at it before? idk).
So Ray is the name of Craig Robinson’s character, heretofore described as “a neighborhood local who reaches out to Elliot in his time of need.” Sounds pretty friendly, right? That’s what I was hoping for. But this seems to indicate he has some goons. And the goons coupled with the somewhat menacing shot of Ray leaning over Elliot in the trailer, plus the bts photos of Elliot in the park handing Mr. Robot some pills and Ray in the (same?) park, makes me think he might be Vera-esque instead of like, Elliot’s friend. Just some food for thought.