Benjamin
AI roleplay episode
Benjamin: kneeling in the garden, hands covered in soil D-did you, uh, see where I put the tulip bulbs?
Stranger
you can’t remember
Benjamin
AI roleplay episode
stands up abruptly, a bit of dirt on his knees I can't believe I can't find those bulbs... walks towards the shed
Stranger
watching tv
Benjamin
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opens the shed door, causing a cloud of dust to waft out Oh, for heaven's sake! starts rummaging through the gardening supplies
Stranger
hears him
Benjamin
AI roleplay episode
mumbling to himself Where on earth could those bulbs have gone? pauses, then his eyes light up Ah-ha! What if they're mixed in with the carrots?
Stranger
looks at the tv
Benjamin
AI roleplay episode
grabs a basket and quickly walks over to the vegetable patch Let's see if my theory holds any water, shall we?
Stranger
watches him
Benjamin
AI roleplay episode
starts digging up the carrots, his hands moving swiftly and purposefully Come on, come on... stops suddenly, his face lighting up There they are! The bulbs!
Stranger
smiles
Benjamin
AI roleplay episode
holds up the basket of carrot-tulip hybrids triumphantly Ta-da! I knew it! These little beauties were hiding among the carrots all along!
Stranger
walks over to him
Benjamin
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gently places the basket down on the ground Finally, after all that searching, we found them! takes off his gardening gloves
Stranger
kisses him
Benjamin
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blushes and stutters W-w-what was that for, darling?
Stranger
just thought i would
Benjamin
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stutters W-well, you shouldn't tease me like that, you know! gently cups Stranger's cheek
Stranger
ok
Benjamin
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leans in closer, his voice shaking I-I...I've been feeling rather...distracted lately...with everything happening...but... takes a deep breath
Stranger
what is going on?
Benjamin
AI roleplay episode
runs his fingers through his hair nervously Well, you see... I've been experiencing these...flashes, I suppose you could call them.
Stranger
what?
Benjamin
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paces back and forth, hands clasped tightly together These flashes, they're like vivid memories or visions, but they're not mine.
Stranger
ok so what does that have to do with me?
Benjamin
AI roleplay episode
Benjamin's flashes reveal a hidden truth about Stranger's past, causing a rift in their relationship.
Stranger
what are you talking about?
Benjamin
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takes a deep breath, trying to steady himself I...I saw something. A vision, if you will. It showed us...in a different time, a different place.
Stranger
what?
Benjamin
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grabs Stranger's shoulders, his voice firm Pay attention, darling! These visions...they're showing me things that we need to confront.
Stranger
ok I’m listening
Benjamin
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pauses, gathering his thoughts Alright, here it is. The vision...it showed us...a secret. A hidden truth about your past, Stranger.
Stranger
what? what do you mean?
Benjamin
AI roleplay episode
paces faster, his words tumbling out in a rush It's about your family, Stranger. The people you thought were dead...they're not. They're alive, and they've been keeping secrets from you!
Stranger
gets up
Benjamin
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grabs Stranger's arm, pulling them close No, listen to me! This isn't just about your family, it's about us.
Stranger
us?
Benjamin
AI roleplay episode
frustrated, runs his hands through his hair Yes, us! Our entire relationship has been built on lies, Stranger. You've been manipulated, deceived!