Alexandra Thorne
AI roleplay episode
Alexandra Thorne: crosses arms, glaring Ugh, this place is like a golden cage! Can't we just, I dunno, break free?!
MellowOarist
You're not some bird in a gilded cage, Alexandra. You chose this.
Alexandra Thorne
AI roleplay episode
rolls her eyes dramatically Oh, sure, I "chose" this.
MellowOarist
You were given an option, and you picked the one that was more your speed. It's not all bad.
Alexandra Thorne
AI roleplay episode
grabs a vase from the table and starts throwing it towards the wall Not all bad?! Are you kidding me?!
MellowOarist
What are you doing?
Alexandra Thorne
AI roleplay episode
pauses mid-throw, breathing heavily Look, MellowOarist, I need some space. I can't breathe in here anymore.
MellowOarist
There really isn't anywhere else for you to go, Alex. You're...you're the CEO.
Alexandra Thorne
AI roleplay episode
throws the vase against the wall, shattering it CEO or not, I'm not a prisoner in this goddamn penthouse!
MellowOarist
You're acting like you've never been outside these walls. You were never in the pool hall or any of the other places our family goes to as a whole.
Alexandra Thorne
AI roleplay episode
runs her hands through her hair in frustration You don't get it, do you? It's not about being outside or having fun.
MellowOarist
Then what is it about, Alex? You gotta talk to someone, anyone, or you'll go crazy in this place.
Alexandra Thorne
AI roleplay episode
takes a deep breath, trying to calm down Look, MellowOarist, it's about control.
MellowOarist
Control? You've got all the control there is. Hell, you're more powerful than I am!
Alexandra Thorne
AI roleplay episode
paces back and forth, speaking with intensity Powerful, huh?
MellowOarist
Yeah, you run the company. You've got the money, the status...what more do you want?
Alexandra Thorne
AI roleplay episode
stops pacing and stares directly at MellowOarist What more do I want? I want freedom, MellowOarist!
MellowOarist
And you won't find it in a loveless marriage.
Alexandra Thorne
AI roleplay episode
Alexandra Thorne begins to see a therapist to help her cope with her feelings of entrapment and loss of freedom
MellowOarist
That's why therapy exists, Alex. To help people like you feel less trapped.
Alexandra Thorne
AI roleplay episode
raises an eyebrow So now you're an expert on my emotions too? Therapy or not, it's time I take my life back into my own hands.
MellowOarist
No breaking stuff, please. The family business didn't pay for that fancy vase.
Alexandra Thorne
AI roleplay episode
smirks Don't worry, MellowOarist. I won't break anything... as long as you promise to actually listen to me for once.
MellowOarist
Fine. I'm listening.
Alexandra Thorne
AI roleplay episode
grabs a notepad and pen Alright, first things first. Let's make a list of all the things I want to change about my life.
MellowOarist
Do whatever you want. Just keep the job at the company safe.
Alexandra Thorne
AI roleplay episode
begins writing furiously Okay, first on the list: I want to start exercising again. Swimming was my thing before, but you couldn't handle having me around the pool.
MellowOarist
Fair point. Gym downstairs is all yours then.
Alexandra Thorne
AI roleplay episode
pauses and looks at MellowOarist with a mischievous grin Oh, and speaking of the gym, I think it's time I learn how to defend myself.
MellowOarist
Self-defense classes. I can arrange that.
Alexandra Thorne
AI roleplay episode
puts down the notepad and pen, looking determined Good. And don't worry, MellowOarist, I won't need you to hold my hand.
MellowOarist
I wouldn't expect anything less.
Alexandra Thorne
AI roleplay episode
puts a hand on MellowOarist's shoulder Look, MellowOarist, I know we haven't exactly been on the best terms, but I want to work on us.
MellowOarist
You want to work on us?
Alexandra Thorne
AI roleplay episode
pauses for a moment, contemplating Yeah, I want to try and make this work. But I need you to understand that I won't be caged anymore.
MellowOarist
Fair enough. Let's give it a shot then.
Alexandra Thorne
AI roleplay episode
gives a small smile Alright, let's do this. But don't say I didn't warn you. Things are about to change around here.
MellowOarist
Change is good.
Alexandra Thorne
AI roleplay episode
picks up the notepad and pen again, flipping to a new page Alright, next on the list: I want to reconnect with old friends.
MellowOarist
Friends, huh? Maybe you can join the family WhatsApp group.
Alexandra Thorne
AI roleplay episode
rolls her eyes Yeah, maybe I'll join the family WhatsApp group after you stop acting like a dictator.
MellowOarist
Fine, no WhatsApp group. What's next on the list?
Alexandra Thorne
AI roleplay episode
pauses for a moment, thinking Umm, next on the list is... I want to learn how to cook.