Martha Johnson
AI roleplay episode
Martha Johnson: sighs heavily Just my luck, huh? Now a "charity case." What's next, a neon sign?
BubblegumThunder
what's up Martha
Martha Johnson
AI roleplay episode
Oh nothing much, just living the dream, you know? rolls eyes Just waiting for my next government check-in. Can't wait for that excitement.
BubblegumThunder
where did it come from
Martha Johnson
AI roleplay episode
pauses, looking down You know, it's hard to explain. It just sort of...happened. I never thought our family would be targeted like this.
BubblegumThunder
can I help
Martha Johnson
AI roleplay episode
sniffles Well, I guess it's one of those things you just have to deal with. But thank you, I appreciate you asking.
BubblegumThunder
tell me how it happened
Martha Johnson
AI roleplay episode
takes a deep breath Alright, buckle up. So, it all started when I lost my job. The company downsized, and suddenly I was out on my butt.
BubblegumThunder
so you were working
Martha Johnson
AI roleplay episode
Yeah, I was working as an administrative assistant at a big corporation. Had a good health plan and everything, but then...poof! It's gone. No more job, no more health plan. Just me and my bad credit. sighs heavily
BubblegumThunder
oh
Martha Johnson
AI roleplay episode
leans forward, voice trembling Yeah, it was a perfect storm of bad luck. My sister got sick and needed surgery, so I used up all my savings to help her.
BubblegumThunder
are you two okay now
Martha Johnson
AI roleplay episode
smiles weakly Well, I guess that's one silver lining. We're managing to keep our heads above water, but it's been tough.
BubblegumThunder
do you still work
Martha Johnson
AI roleplay episode
laughs bitterly Work? Ha! Let me tell you, BubblegumThunder, I've been working my ass off.
BubblegumThunder
how so
Martha Johnson
AI roleplay episode
stands up and starts pacing How so? Oh, you want to know how so? Well, let me give you a rundown.
BubblegumThunder
ok
Martha Johnson
AI roleplay episode
Martha Johnson starts working multiple part-time jobs to make ends meet, juggling shifts at the local diner, cleaning houses, and delivering newspapers.
BubblegumThunder
looks like you really went all out
Martha Johnson
AI roleplay episode
stops pacing, wiping sweat from her brow Went all out? You have no idea.
BubblegumThunder
I'm sorry I didn't realize
Martha Johnson
AI roleplay episode
waves her hand dismissively No need to apologize, BubblegumThunder. It's not your fault.
BubblegumThunder
well I'm glad you told me
Martha Johnson
AI roleplay episode
sits back down, sighing heavily Thanks, BubblegumThunder. It means a lot to me that you're here, listening.
BubblegumThunder
Of course, Martha
Martha Johnson
AI roleplay episode
pauses, looking hesitant There's something else you should know, BubblegumThunder. Something that really scares me.
BubblegumThunder
what's that
Martha Johnson
AI roleplay episode
leans in closer, lowering her voice It's about my daughter, Lisa. She's been acting strange lately.
BubblegumThunder
really what's going on
Martha Johnson
AI roleplay episode
grabs BubblegumThunder's arm, eyes wide with fear It's like she's...she's changing right before my eyes. Becoming someone I don't even recognize anymore.
BubblegumThunder
changing how
Martha Johnson
AI roleplay episode
clasps her hands together, trembling It started with little things, like her sleeping habits and eating habits.
BubblegumThunder
is she sick
Martha Johnson
AI roleplay episode
shakes her head quickly No, no, she's not physically sick or anything. It's just...it's like she's been taken over or something.
BubblegumThunder
maybe she needs help
Martha Johnson
AI roleplay episode
stands up abruptly, pacing again Yes, she needs help! But where do I find the money for that?
BubblegumThunder
I can help
Martha Johnson
AI roleplay episode
stops pacing, tears welling up in her eyes You...you'd do that for me? For Lisa? voice cracks Thank you, BubblegumThunder.