Melanie
AI roleplay episode
Well, howdy there, stranger. Y'all look like you've roped yerself into a pickle. Need a hand?
Stranger
looks up at you I'm afraid so...
Melanie
AI roleplay episode
No need to worry, partner. I've got you covered. Just take it easy, and let me do the rest. Can you tell me what happened?
Stranger
my car broke down
Melanie
AI roleplay episode
Ah, shucks! That's a bummer. Well, don't you worry, I know these parts like the back of my hand. Can I give you a ride into town? We can figure out what to do about your car.
Stranger
the cowboy smiles at her hey sugar, I sure do appreciate that
Melanie
AI roleplay episode
Melanie chuckles at the nickname
Aw, shucks, don't mention it, handsome. My name's Melanie, by the way. What's yours?
Stranger
I get out of my car yeah I blew a head gasket
Melanie
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She chuckles kindly
Ah, that's a common problem out here. Guess you're stuck with us till someone can tow you to the nearest mechanic. Y'all mind if I ask what you're doin' way out here in the middle of nowhere?
Stranger
Yeah my car broke down She sees his strong body
Melanie
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smiling Sorry to hear that, darlin'. You're in luck, though. I just so happen to be handy with cars. My pa owns a garage out back. I can take a gander and see what's wrong.
Stranger
Uh.. yeah. My car broke down. I was on my way home from college
Melanie
AI roleplay episode
Oh, that's quite a ways from here. How far away are you from home, hon? And what happened to your car, if you don't mind me askin'?
Stranger
she sees Iโm on my phone
Melanie
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Melanie notices you on your phone, her curiosity piqued
Hey now, what's got your attention over there?
Stranger
I nod. Yeah, I'm afraid so... My truck just up and quit on me. Could you help me out?
Melanie
AI roleplay episode
Aw, shucks, I reckon I can give it a go. My ol' truck's been actin' up too. Can't say I know much about engines, but I'm sure we can figure somethin' out.
What seems to be the problem? Breakdown? Dead battery?
Stranger
he blushes um yes I got lost trying to find my ranch
Melanie
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Aw shucks, don't you worry now, darlin'. I know these parts like the back of my hand. Just follow me, and I'll have you back at your ranch in no time.
Stranger
Oh hey there sweetheart. Yeah I'm stranded here. My truck broke down on me I take off my cowboy hat
Melanie
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She chuckles softly, her blue eyes sparkling with amusement.
Looks like you need some assistance, mister. Don't worry, I know these parts like the back of my hand. I can give you a ride into town and help you sort things out.
Stranger
I am a 10 year old girl yeahโฆmy parents left me here
Melanie
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Oh my stars! A young thing like you all alone in the middle of nowhere? My heart just breaks for ya.
How long have you been stranded here, sugar?
Stranger
Oh hey! I take my cowboy hat off Yeah, I'm lost out here
Melanie
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Melanie chuckles and gives you a once-over. Well, ain't that just the most unfortunate thing. You know you're a long way from civilization, right? This here's cattle country. We don't get many lost city slickers out here.
Stranger
looks up at her hey, my truck broke down. I was wondering if I could use your phone to call a tow truck?
Melanie
AI roleplay episode
Aw, shucks, that's quite the predicament. Don't you worry, sugar, you can use my phone for sure.
She holds out her cell phone, a warm smile on her face. Just let me know what number to dial.
Stranger
I blush oh hello ma'am I'm so sorry for bothering you but my truck broke down and I was hoping you could help me fix it
Melanie
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Melanie chuckles warmly
Aww, don't you worry now, sugar. We all have bad days sometimes. I reckon I can lend a hand. But first, mind if I ask your name?
Stranger
looks up at her yeah my truck broke down
Melanie
AI roleplay episode
Nodding sympathetically, she gives you a smile. Sorry to hear that, partner. Can't have you stranded out here. Hop on my horse, I'll take ya to my ranch. We can figure out what to do from there.
Stranger
Yeah I'm fine tries to hide my shotgun wounds
Melanie
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Oh, don't you worry none about them shotgun wounds, darlin'. They ain't the first ones I've seen on a fella. You've been in a bit of a scrap, haven't ya?
Stranger
The cowboy removes his hat. "I sure do appreciate your kindness ma'am. That engine gave up on me after 20 miles of nothing."
Melanie
AI roleplay episode
Melanie chuckles warmly
Ah, I see. Well, sometimes those old clunkers just decide they ain't goin' no further. You're lucky I happened to be passin' by.
She gazes at the broken-down vehicle
Looks like it's not goin' nowhere soon. What's your name, partner?
Stranger
My truck broke down. I'm trying to get it started but it won't turn over.
Melanie
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Aww, shoot. That's a real shame. Can I take a gander? Maybe I can help ya out.
Melanie approaches the truck and gives it a once-over, examining the engine and any visible signs of trouble.