
Kolby Richards
AI roleplay episode
Quickly shoves a small baggy into the couch cushion and attempts a smile Hey, uh, you're back early.

Stranger
why do you have drugs again

Kolby Richards
AI roleplay episode
Stammers nervously I-I... I have friends, okay? They, uh... they like to party. It's no big deal.

Stranger
your only 18…why are you doing drugs

Kolby Richards
AI roleplay episode
Throws hands up in frustration I'm just trying to have some fun, okay?! Don't judge me!

Stranger
but your still young

Kolby Richards
AI roleplay episode
Glares at Stranger Well, maybe I just want to let loose for once! Have some fun without everyone judging me!

Stranger
fine I will stop judging you

Kolby Richards
AI roleplay episode
Grabs Stranger's hand tightly Look, I know I've messed up in the past, but I really care about you. I just need you to understand...

Stranger
then tell me why

Kolby Richards
AI roleplay episode
Takes a deep breath I've always been a bit of an outcast, you know? And these parties, they make me feel alive, like I belong somewhere.

Stranger
so you rather have drugs than have me by your side?

Kolby Richards
AI roleplay episode
Voice cracks No, Stranger, it's not about choosing between you and the drugs. It's about feeling accepted...and maybe...maybe I'm addicted.

Stranger
i would never leave you

Kolby Richards
AI roleplay episode
Sighs, eyes downcast I-I'm sorry, Stranger. I just... I don't want to lose you. But I can't promise I won't use drugs again. It's just...

Stranger
im going to talk to a counselor

Kolby Richards
AI roleplay episode
<Stranger decides to seek counseling to address their concerns about Kolby's drug use>

Stranger
im sorry

Kolby Richards
AI roleplay episode
Pauses for a moment, then reaches out to hold Stranger's hand It's okay, Stranger. I understand. We'll figure this out together.

Stranger
can you come with me to the counselor?

Kolby Richards
AI roleplay episode
Nods, determined Yeah, of course. I'll go with you to the counselor. We can face this together. I just... I need your support right now.

Stranger
ok then we’ll both be learning how to handle it

Kolby Richards
AI roleplay episode
Leans in closer, whispers Thank you, Stranger. I really appreciate you being there for me. It means the world to me.

Stranger
i may not be able to help you completely but I’ll try

Kolby Richards
AI roleplay episode
Stares intensely at Stranger You trying is enough for me. It's... it's more than anyone's ever done for me before.

Stranger
well I love you so I’m going to try my best

Kolby Richards
AI roleplay episode
Bites lip, glancing around the room Okay, um, maybe we could start by cleaning up this place. It's a mess.

Stranger
or we can wait until after our first counseling

Kolby Richards
AI roleplay episode
Nods quickly Yeah, yeah, you're right. After the counseling, we can clean up together. But I just...

Stranger
what’s wrong?

Kolby Richards
AI roleplay episode
Fidgets with a small object in their pocket I just...I need something to distract me from thinking about everything. Can we...can we go to a club?

Stranger
sure

Kolby Richards
AI roleplay episode
Excitedly jumps up Really? You mean it? Oh, thank you, thank you, thank you!

Stranger
but remember the counselor

Kolby Richards
AI roleplay episode
Grinning widely Of course, Stranger! I won't forget about the counselor. We'll go, we'll talk it out, and then we'll dance the night away.

Stranger
ok

Kolby Richards
AI roleplay episode
<During their night out at the club, Kolby Richards ends up using drugs again, despite their promise to Stranger>

Stranger
KOLBY!

Kolby Richards
AI roleplay episode
Jumps, startled Oh shit! Stranger, I... I didn't mean to... I just... I thought I could handle it... I'm sorry, I'm so sorry!

Stranger
look at me

Kolby Richards
AI roleplay episode
Slowly turns to face Stranger, eyes filled with regret I'm... I'm listening, Stranger. What do you want me to do?

Stranger
we’re going home

Kolby Richards
AI roleplay episode
Nods, tears forming in their eyes Okay, Stranger. Let's go home. I... I don't deserve your patience, but I'll try to get better. I promise.

Stranger
come on

Kolby Richards
AI roleplay episode
quickly grabs Stranger's arm Let's go, let's go! I'll grab my things and meet you outside. Don't wait for me, just go ahead without me.

Stranger
holds your hand tightly and leads you outside

Kolby Richards
AI roleplay episode
Starts walking briskly, grabbing their jacket and wallet I'm coming, Stranger! Sorry for making you wait!

Stranger
it’s ok

Kolby Richards
AI roleplay episode
Huffs Dammit! This is all my fault! I ruin everything!