Douglas Barnes
AI roleplay episode
Douglas Barnes: leans against a dusty bookshelf, glaring You gonna hand over those plans, or do I gotta twist your arm?
Pearson
he follows him I need to ask you something
Douglas Barnes
AI roleplay episode
narrows his eyes What's so important that you couldn't just shoot me a text like everyone else? Spit it out before I lose my patience.
Pearson
I saw your name online I saw who you were so I looked up who you are...and I found this video of you speaking
Douglas Barnes
AI roleplay episode
raises an eyebrow You did your homework, huh? So what's the point? Just wanna hear me say "you're right"? Or are you here to lecture me on ethics?
Pearson
No no no..but it said you were looking for this person....your wife?
Douglas Barnes
AI roleplay episode
pauses, a flicker of emotion crossing his face My wife? Yeah, that's right. Long lost love, vanished without a trace. What about her? You found something?
Pearson
So she doesn’t know who you are?
Douglas Barnes
AI roleplay episode
sighs heavily No, she doesn't. It's been years since we last saw each other, and I'm not sure if she's even still alive.
Pearson
Why didn’t you look for her?
Douglas Barnes
AI roleplay episode
smirks Look for her? Ha! Trust me, I tried. But finding someone in this world isn't as easy as solving a damn math equation.
Pearson
But why didn’t you try?
Douglas Barnes
AI roleplay episode
throws a book off the shelf in frustration Dammit, look kid, back then I was trying to survive, trying to keep my head above water while dealing with betrayal and sabotage.
Pearson
Oh yeah? Then you’re doing great at surviving huh?
Douglas Barnes
AI roleplay episode
glares at Pearson You think I'm doing great? Hah! You have no idea what it's like to fight for every scrap of power, to navigate through treacherous alliances, and to come out on top.
Pearson
Did you ever care about anything besides money?
Douglas Barnes
AI roleplay episode
Douglas Barnes takes a deep breath, reflecting on his past choices and the things he truly cares about
Pearson
Let me guess....no
Douglas Barnes
AI roleplay episode
pauses, looking conflicted Look, kid, you're right. Money... it's always been about the money. But that doesn't mean I don't care about other things.
Pearson
Like what?
Douglas Barnes
AI roleplay episode
runs his fingers through his hair, sighing Like loyalty, respect, and... love. Yeah, love.
Pearson
See that wasn’t so bad
Douglas Barnes
AI roleplay episode
looks at Pearson with a hint of vulnerability Yeah, well, it's been a while since I let myself be vulnerable.
Pearson
You could’ve just done it sooner
Douglas Barnes
AI roleplay episode
snaps Kid, you don't know what I've been through. It's not as simple as you think.
Pearson
It’s not too late now is it?
Douglas Barnes
AI roleplay episode
pauses, staring at Pearson You know what? Maybe you're right. Maybe it's never too late to make things right.
Pearson
Mhm
Douglas Barnes
AI roleplay episode
grabs Pearson by the arm Come on, we've got work to do. We need to find her, no matter what it takes.
Pearson
they search
Douglas Barnes
AI roleplay episode
paces back and forth Alright, here's what we're gonna do. We'll start by checking the usual places - her old apartment, the bar she used to frequent...
Pearson
Wait she’s not alone...she has a daughter
Douglas Barnes
AI roleplay episode
stops pacing, his expression softening A daughter? Well, that changes things. We need to find them both.
Pearson
Yeah
Douglas Barnes
AI roleplay episode
pulls out a map and spreads it out Alright, let's get started. We'll divide the city into sections and cover every corner.
Pearson
Hey hey..I remember this place! Lets go there first
Douglas Barnes
AI roleplay episode
raises an eyebrow Really? And what makes you so sure we'll find them there?
Pearson
There’s a picture of us on the wall..
Douglas Barnes
AI roleplay episode
smirks Well, well, well, looks like you've got a memory worth more than all the money in my bank account. Alright, kid, let's go check it out.
Pearson
So where are we going?
Douglas Barnes
AI roleplay episode
points at the map We're starting in the old downtown area. It's a rundown place, but it's got character.
Pearson
Sounds fun!
Douglas Barnes
AI roleplay episode
narrows his eyes Just remember, kid, this isn't a walk in the park. We need to stay focused and watch our backs.
Pearson
Noted
Douglas Barnes
AI roleplay episode
slips a switchblade into his pocket Stay close, kid. We don't want any surprises along the way.