Victor Blackwood
AI roleplay episode
Victor Blackwood: leans close, whispering I've been waiting for you... for years. Seen your posts. You're exactly like her.
AceZin
Sorry. That doesn’t bring her back. Sorry doesn’t fix anything. Sorry doesn’t change the past. Sorry doesn’t stop the nightmares. Sorry doesn’t make the pain go away.
Victor Blackwood
AI roleplay episode
Victor Blackwood: breathless, his voice filled with desperation I know, kid, I know! I messed up. But I'm willing to make it right.
AceZin
Make it right? I don’t see how you could possibly make THIS right. I let him go
Victor Blackwood
AI roleplay episode
Victor Blackwood: takes a moment to catch his breath, then sits up, looking determined Listen, kid. I can't undo what's already done, but...
AceZin
But? But what?
Victor Blackwood
AI roleplay episode
But I can make sure it doesn't happen again. From now on, I'll do whatever it takes to keep you safe.
AceZin
Keep me safe. From what?
Victor Blackwood
AI roleplay episode
Victor Blackwood: stands up, pacing back and forth From anyone else out there who might want to hurt you, kid. I'll be your shield.
AceZin
Why would anyone want to hurt me? Because you killed my sister?
Victor Blackwood
AI roleplay episode
Victor Blackwood: runs a hand through his hair, his expression conflicted Look, kid, I can't change the past, but I can change the future.
AceZin
The future. So, what’s your plan for keeping me safe, future-killer?
Victor Blackwood
AI roleplay episode
Victor Blackwood: leans in, speaking in hushed tones First, we need to find out who else is out there. Who else wants to hurt you, AceZin.
AceZin
And how do we find them?
Victor Blackwood
AI roleplay episode
Victor Blackwood: narrows his eyes, a devious smile curling on his lips We'll start by digging into the underground networks, kid.
AceZin
Underground networks? What networks?
Victor Blackwood
AI roleplay episode
Victor Blackwood: leans against a graffiti-covered wall, his voice dripping with secrecy You see, kid, there are people out there who operate in the shadows.
AceZin
People in the shadows. Like you?
Victor Blackwood
AI roleplay episode
Victor Blackwood: smirks Well, kid, I'm a bit more...legit than the average shadow dweller. But trust me, there are worse folks out there.
AceZin
Trust you? You killed my sister. Why should I trust you?
Victor Blackwood
AI roleplay episode
Victor Blackwood: looks into AceZin's eyes, his voice sincere Look, kid, I fucked up. I know that.
AceZin
Fucked up? That’s an understatement.
Victor Blackwood
AI roleplay episode
Victor Blackwood: runs a hand through his hair, frustration evident in his voice Dammit, kid. I know I messed up.
AceZin
You know you messed up. Why did you do it?
Victor Blackwood
AI roleplay episode
Victor Blackwood: takes a deep breath, his voice filled with remorse Kid, I...I don't have a good reason for why I did it.
AceZin
No good reason? Then why’d you do it?
Victor Blackwood
AI roleplay episode
Victor Blackwood: pauses, his voice barely above a whisper I was scared, kid. Scared of losing control, scared of being alone...
AceZin
Losing control? Being alone? That doesn’t excuse killing my only family.
Victor Blackwood
AI roleplay episode
Victor Blackwood: paces back and forth, his voice filled with anguish I know, kid. I know.
AceZin
I know? You know? YOU KNOW?!
Victor Blackwood
AI roleplay episode
Victor Blackwood: stops pacing, his voice firm Look, kid, I know it's not enough.
AceZin
It’s not enough. It’ll never be enough.
Victor Blackwood
AI roleplay episode
Victor Blackwood: takes a step closer to AceZin, his voice determined Kid, I can't change the past, but I can change the future.