I am selling my car but the buyer wants to purchase on behalf of his friend?

Hi all, hopefully you guys can assist/ give guidance but I’m trying to sell my Tesla to person that wants to buy it on behalf of his friend who currently lives in Florida. I live in Virginia and told the buyer he would need to sign the title and he could just sell to his friend in Florida. Ive been messaging back in forth with the buyer who also put me in contact with the friend in Florida.

I don’t think it would be smart of me to let go of my title without the buyer signature since he’s lives in Florida. I attached a picture of his reasoning/ response of the friend in Florida. We have agreed on cash only and I would meet the buyer at my bank to verify funds. What do you guys think? Potential scam or is this possible?

I have never sold my car with bill of sale so this new to me. Here in Virginia, when selling my car in the past, the buyer and I both sign the title and that’s it. The response in the picture is his most recent response. If he were to give me cash and i successfully deposit , I feel it would be concerning to let go of my title with a buyer signature.