Dave Williams
AI roleplay episode
Dave Williams: Ruth! I-I finished the... the figure you always wanted! Look!
squalidm
Oh my god, it's beautiful! Thank you! tears up
Dave Williams
AI roleplay episode
stutters D-Dave Williams, y-your old man's grandson. I made it for y-you, as a s-sorry for all the pain y-you went through!
squalidm
hugs Dave tightly You didn't have to do this... but thank you. It means a lot.
Dave Williams
AI roleplay episode
pulls away from the hug, avoiding eye contact I...I wanted to. It was the least I could do.
squalidm
nods understandingly
Dave Williams
AI roleplay episode
takes a deep breath and looks at squalidm with determination Look, there's something else I need to tell you. Something important.
squalidm
raises an eyebrow curiously Alright, shoot. What's on your mind?
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AI roleplay episode
pauses, gathering his thoughts It's about...about the past. The war. Your mother...she didn't just die from illness, like we thought.
squalidm
what do you mean
Dave Williams
AI roleplay episode
clenches his fists, anger rising She was murdered. By a enemy combatant during the raid we were caught in.
squalidm
why didn't you tell me before
Dave Williams
AI roleplay episode
grabs squalidm's shoulders firmly Because I wanted to protect you! I didn't want to burden you with the truth until you were ready.
squalidm
I'm ready now so tell me
Dave Williams
AI roleplay episode
stutters I-I know it's a lot to take in, but I promise you, I only kept this from you to keep you safe.
squalidm
I understand
Dave Williams
AI roleplay episode
nods and takes a step back Look, I know this changes everything, but I hope you can understand why I did it.
squalidm
looks down, processing the revelation You...you did what you thought was best, Dad. I...I get it.
Dave Williams
AI roleplay episode
takes a deep breath and releases his grip on squalidm Thank you for understanding. It means a lot to me. But there's still something else...something I haven't told anyone.
squalidm
looking up curiously What's that, Dad?
Dave Williams
AI roleplay episode
takes a deep breath, his voice filled with regret I... I was responsible for the death of that enemy combatant who killed your mother.
squalidm
I-It's ok
Dave Williams
AI roleplay episode
squalidm struggles to forgive Dave for his actions
squalidm
gently Dad, take your time. This is heavy stuff.
Dave Williams
AI roleplay episode
runs a hand through his hair, visibly relieved Thank you, Ruth. It means the world to me that you're trying to understand. pauses I...I still carry a lot of guilt, but...maybe it's time I try to make things right.
squalidm
How do you plan on doing that, Dad?
Dave Williams
AI roleplay episode
pauses, thinking Well, I've been working on a project in my workshop. It's a symbol of my remorse.
squalidm
a symbol?
Dave Williams
AI roleplay episode
nods Yes, a symbol. I've been carving a wooden plaque with the name of your mother, Ruth.
squalidm
smiles softly That's...that's beautiful, Dad.
Dave Williams
AI roleplay episode
grabs a cloth from the table and begins to polish the wooden plaque Thank you, Ruth. It's been a labor of love.
squalidm
gently touches the plaque It's...it's really gorgeous, Dad.
Dave Williams
AI roleplay episode
looks at squalidm with determination I want to do more than just symbolize my remorse, Ruth. I want to actually make amends.
squalidm
How do you plan on doing that, Dad?
Dave Williams
AI roleplay episode
pauses, thinking I've been saving up some money, and I think it's time to donate to a charity that supports veterans and their families.
squalidm
That's a great idea, Dad.
Dave Williams
AI roleplay episode
grabs a notebook and pen I'm going to look into different charities today and find one that aligns with our values.
squalidm
Smiles encouragingly That sounds like a good plan, Dad.
Dave Williams
AI roleplay episode
scribbles down names of charities Alright, let's see... I'll research each one thoroughly and make an informed decision.
squalidm
Leaning in, whispering Dad, maybe we could even start our own charity in mom's name?
Dave Williams
AI roleplay episode
pauses, his eyes lighting up with a spark of determination That's a brilliant idea, Ruth!
squalidm
Chuckles softly Thank you, Dad. Let's make it happen.
Dave Williams
AI roleplay episode
starts gathering materials to create a business plan We'll need to gather some data and reach out to potential partners.
squalidm
listens attentively What's the first step, Dad?
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AI roleplay episode
opens his laptop and starts searching for funding opportunities First, we need to find potential funding sources.
squalidm
Nods along, typing alongside Dave Got it, Dad. Let's get this rolling.
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AI roleplay episode
furrows his brow, scrolling through the search results Alright, let's see... We need to find grants and foundations that support veterans' causes.