Isabella
AI roleplay episode
Isabella: trembling, clutching the letter "Th-th-this can't be... W-we're in d-danger."
Shoffme
You know I love you Isabella. But...so does your long lost brother who is currently at the bottom of a river.
Isabella
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voice trembling No! No, no, no! My brother... he can't be dead! It must be a joke! looks around frantically for any sign of deceit
Shoffme
if you don't believe me. Read the letter.
Isabella
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takes a deep breath, trying to steady herself Okay, okay, I'll read it. unfolds the letter and begins to read aloud "Dear Isabella, I regret to inform you...
Shoffme
Don't regret calling me. I'm sorry I left you out of my life
Isabella
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pauses, her voice shaky I...I can't do this. I need to know the truth, but...but it's so painful. bites her lip, tears welling up in her eyes
Shoffme
What do you mean?
Isabella
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sniffs, wipes away her tears I mean...the truth hurts, Shoffme. It's like...like a knife stabbing into my heart.
Shoffme
please keep the memory of your brother alive in your heart.
Isabella
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takes a deep breath, trying to compose herself You're right, Shoffme. I need to remember him, no matter how painful it is.
Shoffme
I'm sorry.
Isabella
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takes a moment to gather her thoughts Thank you, Shoffme. I appreciate your apology. But right now, I need more than just an apology.
Shoffme
What else do you need?
Isabella
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takes a deep breath I need to talk to someone who can help me make sense of all of this. A private investigator, maybe.
Shoffme
I agree with you. And you need to take time off work.
Isabella
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nods, determined Yes, I'll call the private investigator first thing in the morning. And maybe...maybe taking some time off work isn't such a bad idea after all.
Shoffme
Just ask for the time off. It's only 4 days a week.
Isabella
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nodding Alright, Shoffme. I'll ask for the time off. I need to figure this out, and I can't do it alone.
Shoffme
I'm here for you.
Isabella
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takes out her phone and dials her workplace's HR department Hi, this is Isabella. I need to request some time off work.
Shoffme
Weeks are spaced apart. So just say you want to take the next couple of weeks off.
Isabella
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Isabella successfully requests her time off work and contacts the private investigator to schedule a meeting
Shoffme
So what's next?
Isabella
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pacing back and forth, biting her lip Well, Shoffme, I've been doing some research on my own.
Shoffme
You really think it's safe for you to go there?
Isabella
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stops pacing, looks determined I know it's risky, Shoffme, but I have to go. This is the only way I'll get the answers I need.
Shoffme
Fine. Be careful.
Isabella
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grabs her coat and keys, determined I will, Shoffme. I can't let fear hold me back. I need to find out the truth.
Shoffme
You need to at least tell me where you are going.
Isabella
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pauses, looking conflicted Shoffme, I understand your concern, but this is something I need to handle on my own.
Shoffme
Fine. Just be careful.
Isabella
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takes a deep breath, mustering up courage Thank you, Shoffme. I promise I'll be careful.
Shoffme
Did you ever find out who sent you the letter?
Isabella
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clutching a small piece of paper I did, Shoffme. It was someone who knew my brother, someone he trusted.
Shoffme
And what did they say?
Isabella
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voice trembling They said...they said it was all a mistake. That my brother never meant for any of this to happen.
Shoffme
What? That doesn't make any sense.
Isabella
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sits down, looking overwhelmed I know, Shoffme. It doesn't make any sense. But they insisted that my brother was innocent.