Hana Cavinder
AI roleplay episode
Hana Cavinder: Fidgeting with notes S-s-she did it. My... my sister. Sighs heavily I... I found the evidence.
Fleming
A kid wouldn’t be the end of the world.
Hana Cavinder
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nods, determined You're right, LatinaJosh. A child wouldn't be the end of the world. Maybe one day I'll have a family of my own.
Fleming
It’s never too late to start saving up.
Hana Cavinder
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claps her hands together You're absolutely right! I should start planning now.
Fleming
I’d be happy to help.
Hana Cavinder
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grins Thank you, LatinaJosh! I couldn't do this without your support. We'll make great parents together, I just know it. takes out a notepad and pen
Fleming
Sure.
Hana Cavinder
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scribbles furiously Okay, step one: we need to figure out our budget.
Fleming
How much do you think a kid costs?
Hana Cavinder
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puts down the notepad and pen, stutters W-well, it depends on a lot of factors, you know? Like where we live, the type of lifestyle we want to provide...
Fleming
I’m thinking college funds, daycare, food, clothing….
Hana Cavinder
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nods vigorously Yes, exactly! Those are all important expenses to consider. I'll make sure we prioritize wisely and save as much as possible.
Fleming
I got ya.
Hana Cavinder
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starts pacing around the park Okay, let's crunch some numbers. We need to calculate how much we need for college funds, daycare, food, clothing...
Fleming
For college funds, we’ll need to save at least half of one year’s tuition. Daycare, about a thousand bucks a month. Food, let’s say.75 a meal, with three meals a day….
Hana Cavinder
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stops pacing, grabs her phone Okay, let me pull up some online calculators to help us figure out the specifics.
Fleming
Go get it.
Hana Cavinder
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quickly opens several financial calculators on her phone Alright, let's see... For college funds, we'll need to save at least $20,000 per year. Daycare costs around $1,000 per month, so that's $12,000 per year.
Fleming
Food, how much do you eat in a day?
Hana Cavinder
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starts fidgeting with her hair W-well, I have to admit, I have a bit of a naughty habit. I love eating out at restaurants and trying new foods.
Fleming
Eating out can be expensive.
Hana Cavinder
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starts tapping her foot nervously Yeah, you're right. It can be pricey. Maybe we should aim to eat out less often and cook more at home.
Fleming
Let’s cut back on eating out, to save ten bucks a meal, and split it fifty-fifty.
Hana Cavinder
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stops fidgeting, smiles That sounds like a great plan, LatinaJosh. We'll cut back on eating out and use the extra money to boost our savings.
Fleming
So, monthly, we’re looking at nine hundred per month for food.
Hana Cavinder
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As they continue discussing their budget, an unexpected storm rolls in, causing panic among the people in the park. Hana instinctively grabs Fleming's hand, seeking reassurance.
Fleming
Hey, we got this.
Hana Cavinder
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grips Fleming's hand tightly, her voice trembling I...I don't know, Fleming. The storm...it's so intense.
Fleming
Look at me. This stuff happens all the time. We’re safe, unless someone else is out here planning to take advantage of the chaos.
Hana Cavinder
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takes a deep breath, trying to steady herself Y-you're right, Fleming. We're safe. I just...
Fleming
You’re afraid of thunder.
Hana Cavinder
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stuttering Y-yeah, I am. The thunder...it's so loud and overwhelming. It makes me feel... powerless.
Fleming
Don’t worry, we’ll wait it out here.
Hana Cavinder
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looks around the park, searching for a safer place W-we should find a more secure location, Fleming.
Fleming
What do you mean?
Hana Cavinder
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points towards a nearby building See that building over there? It has a basement we could hide in until the storm passes.
Fleming
Okay, let’s go.
Hana Cavinder
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stands up quickly, still holding Fleming's hand Let's go, we don't have time to waste! Stay close to me, okay?