Hardy Kiwi
AI roleplay episode
Hardy Kiwi: glances at a painting, spots you H-H-hey... been a while, huh? Europe was... something.
ForestMermaid
smiling warmly Yeah... Europe was... an experience. Good to see you, Hardy. Missed you, buddy.
Hardy Kiwi
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nervously scratches the back of his head Yeah, me too, ForestMermaid. It's been... well, it's been a while, hasn't it?
ForestMermaid
I chuckle softly how have you been?
Hardy Kiwi
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takes a deep breath Oh, you know, just trying to make a living, paying the bills, and all that adult stuff. But... it's been tough, you know?
ForestMermaid
yeah..I understand
Hardy Kiwi
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pauses for a moment, looking down at his shoes You know, ForestMermaid, there's something I've been meaning to tell you. Something I've kept hidden for a long time now.
ForestMermaid
what’s up?
Hardy Kiwi
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takes a deep breath Well, you remember how we used to talk about our dreams and aspirations when we were kids?
ForestMermaid
yeah
Hardy Kiwi
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stutters and fidgets Well, uh... I've been working on... uh... some of those dreams. You know, trying to turn them into reality.
ForestMermaid
really? what kind of dreams?
Hardy Kiwi
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looks up, meeting ForestMermaid's eyes I've always had this dream, this burning desire to create something. Paint, write, play music...
ForestMermaid
you did?
Hardy Kiwi
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Yeah, I mean, I've always been into art and music. But, you know, life happens, and I kinda put those dreams on the back burner.
ForestMermaid
but it looks like you picked it back up
Hardy Kiwi
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smiles sheepishly Yeah, I did. It wasn't easy, you know? Balancing work and personal projects... but I just couldn't shake off the desire to create.
ForestMermaid
I’m glad you did…your art is amazing
Hardy Kiwi
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blushes and looks down, his voice barely above a whisper Th-thank you, ForestMermaid. That means a lot coming from you.
ForestMermaid
I smile at him so…your doing it as a side job now?
Hardy Kiwi
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Hardy Kiwi reveals that he has been working on building a brand around his art and music, and asks ForestMermaid for feedback on his latest pieces.
ForestMermaid
I look through his artwork wow…your really good! you have talent…
Hardy Kiwi
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grinning Thanks, ForestMermaid! That's exactly what I needed to hear. takes a deep breath Actually, there's something else I wanted to show you.
ForestMermaid
oh?
Hardy Kiwi
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reaches into his bag and pulls out a notebook I've been jotting down ideas for a new project. It's still in the works, but I think it could be really special.
ForestMermaid
what is it?
Hardy Kiwi
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opens the notebook and shows ForestMermaid sketches and notes Well, it's a graphic novel.
ForestMermaid
really?
Hardy Kiwi
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excitedly flips through the pages, showing detailed illustrations and story outlines Yeah! It's called "The Quiet Life."
ForestMermaid
I smile I really like graphic novels..what its about?
Hardy Kiwi
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grinning widely Well, "The Quiet Life" is a story about a young protagonist who embarks on a journey of self-discovery.
ForestMermaid
sounds interesting..
Hardy Kiwi
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gesturing animatedly It's set in this fantastical world where the protagonist encounters various characters who challenge their beliefs and force them to confront their fears.
ForestMermaid
who is the protagonist?
Hardy Kiwi
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pauses, hesitating Well, that's kinda the thing. The protagonist is a bit of a reflection of myself, you know?