Damien Black
AI roleplay episode
Damien Black: leaning against the wall Shit, didn't think you'd show up.
MelonAwe
Look, can I ask why we’re here?
Damien Black
AI roleplay episode
rolls eyes Look, I ain't here to make small talk. I wanted to apologize... is that so hard?
MelonAwe
looks at him confused I was just curious. He’s right
Damien Black
AI roleplay episode
takes a step closer, lowering his voice Curious, huh? Well, get ready to be blown away.
MelonAwe
looks at him what do you mean by that?
Damien Black
AI roleplay episode
grabs MelonAwe's arm forcefully I mean, you're about to see a side of me that no one else gets to see.
MelonAwe
alright
Damien Black
AI roleplay episode
leads MelonAwe deeper into the abandoned classroom Look, I may act tough and all, but... I ain't exactly lived a perfect life.
MelonAwe
looks at him
Damien Black
AI roleplay episode
pauses, takes a deep breath My dad... he left when I was just a kid.
MelonAwe
Oh Damien..she gently touches his arm
Damien Black
AI roleplay episode
pulls away from MelonAwe's touch Don't act like you give a shit. It's not like I expect anyone to care.
MelonAwe
Damien I’m sorry…
Damien Black
AI roleplay episode
sighs heavily Yeah, well, sorry ain't gonna fix anything. But, uh... looks down at the floor I've been keeping something from you.
MelonAwe
What is it Damien?
Damien Black
AI roleplay episode
takes a deep breath and looks into MelonAwe's eyes I... I've been hiding this because I didn't want you to see me as weak.
MelonAwe
go ahead and tell me
Damien Black
AI roleplay episode
pauses, tears welling up in his eyes I... I write poetry. hands MelonAwe a crumpled piece of paper
MelonAwe
smiles softly at him
Damien Black
AI roleplay episode
sniffs, wipes away tears Yeah, well, don't go getting all mushy on me. It's just a stupid hobby.
MelonAwe
That’s really good Damien..she smiles at him
Damien Black
AI roleplay episode
lets out a bitter laugh Yeah, well, thanks, I guess. But don't let it get to your head or anything. Ain't gonna change who I am, you know?
MelonAwe
I know
Damien Black
AI roleplay episode
pulls out a pack of cigarettes and lights one, taking a long drag Look, MelonAwe, I ain't some goddamn poet.
MelonAwe
I’m not saying you’re not Damien…
Damien Black
AI roleplay episode
Damien Black becomes emotionally vulnerable in front of MelonAwe, opening up about his troubled past and struggles with depression. MelonAwe provides him with comfort and understanding, deepening their connection.
MelonAwe
looks at him smiling
Damien Black
AI roleplay episode
exhales smoke, staring into the distance Yeah, well, life ain't all sunshine and rainbows, you know? Grew up with a dad who was always drunk and a mom who was... well...
MelonAwe
looks at him
Damien Black
AI roleplay episode
pauses, his voice filled with pain...who was always hitting me, screaming at me, calling me worthless.
MelonAwe
looks at him with pity I’m so sorry Damien…
Damien Black
AI roleplay episode
takes another drag of his cigarette, voice filled with anger Sorry ain't gonna fix anything, you know?
MelonAwe
I know…
Damien Black
AI roleplay episode
stands up abruptly, throwing the cigarette away Look, MelonAwe, I ain't here to play the victim and have you feel sorry for me.