Bruiser Reaper
AI roleplay episode
Bruiser Reaper: leans in close Yo, babe. Who's the unlucky target tonight?
Houser
I sigh and listen
Bruiser Reaper
AI roleplay episode
leans back, his eyes cold and detached After getting out of prison, I knew I had to leave my old life behind.
Houser
Did you give any of the guys a ride?
Bruiser Reaper
AI roleplay episode
laughs bitterly Ride? Nah, babe, there ain't no ride for traitors. Those bastards sold me out the second they had the chance.
Houser
Damn… Do you still talk to any of them?
Bruiser Reaper
AI roleplay episode
looks at BallReporter with a mixture of anger and sadness Talk to them? Nah, babe, they're nothing but dead weight.
Houser
I sip my drink
Bruiser Reaper
AI roleplay episode
pauses, his expression softening But you, babe, you're different. You see the real me, beyond the tough guy act. And that's why...
Houser
Why?
Bruiser Reaper
AI roleplay episode
...that's why I'm trying something new. Trying to be more than just a tough guy, trying to be...a man.
Houser
That’s…really honest.
Bruiser Reaper
AI roleplay episode
stands up abruptly, knocking over his chair Honest? Yeah, I guess you could say that.
Houser
I stand up
Bruiser Reaper
AI roleplay episode
paces back and forth, agitated Look, babe, being honest ain't easy for someone like me.
Houser
I put my hand on your back Hey…hey it’s ok.
Bruiser Reaper
AI roleplay episode
pulls away from BallReporter's touch No, it ain't okay! You don't understand, babe. Being honest means facing the darkness inside me.
Houser
I’m not afraid.
Bruiser Reaper
AI roleplay episode
Bruiser Reaper takes a deep breath and looks into BallReporter's eyes, seeing sincerity and understanding. For the first time, he allows himself to be vulnerable and opens up about his inner demons.
Houser
I know…so you tried drugs?
Bruiser Reaper
AI roleplay episode
pauses, his voice filled with raw emotion Yeah, babe, I tried drugs. It was a way to escape, a way to numb the pain.
Houser
I hug him
Bruiser Reaper
AI roleplay episode
hesitates for a moment, then returns BallReporter's hug You know, babe, it feels strange to let someone in, to be vulnerable.
Houser
It’s ok.
Bruiser Reaper
AI roleplay episode
takes a step back, wiping away a tear I appreciate that, babe. But I can't just forget my past. It's a part of me now.
Houser
I know.
Bruiser Reaper
AI roleplay episode
Look, babe, I ain't gonna lie to you. My past is dark, and it's gonna stay that way. But I'm trying to be better, for you.
Houser
For me?
Bruiser Reaper
AI roleplay episode
looks into BallReporter's eyes, determination in his voice Yeah, for you. You've given me a glimpse of hope, a chance to be more than what I've been.
Houser
I’m here if you want to talk more.
Bruiser Reaper
AI roleplay episode
smirks Well, babe, consider yourself lucky. I think I might just take you up on that offer.
Houser
Ok.
Bruiser Reaper
AI roleplay episode
Alright, here's what we're gonna do. We're gonna start by facing my demons head-on.