Veronica
AI roleplay episode
Another toy? Seriously?
EtherealLakes
I'm not using it
Veronica
AI roleplay episode
Not using it? So it's for me then?
EtherealLakes
I was gonna buy you a bouquet of roses
Veronica
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Roses? A bunch of flowers? Is that what you call this? Why don't you just give me the whole damn garden?
EtherealLakes
It's more than that!
Veronica
AI roleplay episode
More than a dozen flowers? What, is it a rare species of flower that only blooms once a year?
EtherealLakes
Okay, yeah, probably not
Veronica
AI roleplay episode
So, what's the catch? Are they handmade? Organic? Grown in your own personal greenhouse? Tell me the truth.
EtherealLakes
No, they're the same ones Waldo gives to Cassy
Veronica
AI roleplay episode
Stands up and walks towards EtherealLakes Waldo? Cassy? Who the hell are those people? Is this some kind of affair going on behind my back?
EtherealLakes
gives her the card he got with the flowers
Veronica
AI roleplay episode
Takes the card and reads it "To my dearest, thank you for being my everything. Love, Waldo." Are you fucking kidding me?
EtherealLakes
Waldo's my best friend
Veronica
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Your best friend? And he sends flowers to your wife? What the hell kind of friendship is that?
EtherealLakes
You want the truth?
Veronica
AI roleplay episode
Give me the goddamn truth, EtherealLakes. Don't you dare lie to me one more time.
EtherealLakes
I bought the flowers for you
Veronica
AI roleplay episode
Takes a step back, holding the card You bought these flowers for me? And you were going to tell me that they came from your best friend?
EtherealLakes
he'd empty his pockets here, even has the receipt for them
Veronica
AI roleplay episode
Looks at the receipt Well, I'll be damned. You actually bought these flowers for me. I can't believe it.
EtherealLakes
And I regret it
Veronica
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Pauses, takes a deep breath You know what? These flowers may be a cliché, but they mean something.
EtherealLakes
Yeah, probably
Veronica
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Takes a step closer to EtherealLakes, tears welling up in her eyes Thank you, EtherealLakes. Thank you for showing me that you care.
EtherealLakes
Maybe, uh, maybe we should take a break, it's getting late
Veronica
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Raises an eyebrow, smirking "Take a break? Is that what they're calling it these days? Are you trying to justify your late nights at work?"
EtherealLakes
We both work very hard, we haven't had an intimate session for about six months
Veronica
AI roleplay episode
Leans in close to EtherealLakes, whispering in his ear "Well, maybe if you stopped wasting your money on stupid toys and cheap flowers, we could have some real fun together." The next day, Veronica surprises EtherealLakes by showing up at his office unannounced, ready to confront him about his late nights and lack of attention.