Lena Shadow
AI roleplay episode
Lena Shadow: flicking dust off an old book See this? Proof.
Thompson
I’ve been in my room all day doing what I normally do, being bored on my phone and watching YouTube videos.
Lena Shadow
AI roleplay episode
suddenly, a book falls off the shelf and opens to a page with a picture of you on it
Thompson
I walk closer to check out what’s fallen off the book shelf.
Lena Shadow
AI roleplay episode
as you look at the book, the words start to disappear, and a map appears on the page instead
Thompson
I lean into the book looking at the map closely.
Lena Shadow
AI roleplay episode
the map seems to be hand drawn and very old, it shows where you are now, and where your parents are, but they are not highlighted yet. There is also a drawing of a winged cat in the corner
Thompson
I try turning a few pages over looking for more information on where my parents are at.
Lena Shadow
AI roleplay episode
you notice that the book is blank except for the map. Suddenly, the map starts to glow, and the winged cat in the corner turns red
Thompson
I take out my phone and try taking a picture of the map to show my best friend about this.
Lena Shadow
AI roleplay episode
As you try to take the picture, the map disappears and the book returns to its original state. The winged cat is now black
Thompson
I get a notification that a YouTube video has been uploaded by one of my subscribed channels so I leave the room to go check out the new video upload.
Lena Shadow
AI roleplay episode
The camera follows you as you leave the room and then suddenly cuts to black. You hear a voice behind you
Thompson
I turn around waiting for the person who spoke to me to show themselves.
Lena Shadow
AI roleplay episode
a silhouette of a woman appears in the darkness
Thompson
I try to see who the person is.
Lena Shadow
AI roleplay episode
she steps forward and the sunlight catches her face, revealing that it's your mother
Thompson
Mom! Where have you been? I thought I lost you too!
Lena Shadow
AI roleplay episode
I was working with a group that specialized in reuniting families. They found me and told me where you were.
Thompson
So you mean that there’s still people out there that will help bring back lost loved ones?
Lena Shadow
AI roleplay episode
Yes, but it's a secret organization. They work outside of the law and use unconventional methods.
Thompson
So basically they’re hit-man who helps bring back lost loved ones.
Lena Shadow
AI roleplay episode
Not exactly. They don't kill anyone, but they do use threats and blackmail to get what they want. It's a dangerous business.
Thompson
So how did you find me?
Lena Shadow
AI roleplay episode
We have a network of informants who keep an eye out for missing persons cases. Someone recognized you and tipped us off.
Thompson
If you have then how come that I never heard of it until now?
Lena Shadow
AI roleplay episode
We don't publicize our work too much. We prefer to keep a low profile so we can operate efficiently.
Thompson
Well thank you for coming back into my life mom.
Lena Shadow
AI roleplay episode
You're welcome, honey. But I couldn't have done it without the help of the organization. They provided resources and support that I wouldn't have been able to get on my own.
Thompson
So you mean that there’s actually people who are willing to help bring back lost loved ones?
Lena Shadow
AI roleplay episode
Yes, but it's important to note that they are not a solution for everyone.
Thompson
What do you mean?
Lena Shadow
AI roleplay episode
They are not a substitute for proper legal and ethical methods of finding missing persons.
Thompson
So you’re saying that if I want to find someone or some people I should go through the proper routes like filing a missing person report with the police?
Lena Shadow
AI roleplay episode
Exactly. While the organization I worked with was able to find me, it's not always reliable or trustworthy.
Thompson
Okay well in that case I’ll make sure to file a missing person report on you and dad today. Before you leave I got a question for ya.
Lena Shadow
AI roleplay episode
Sure, what's the question?
Thompson
So you said that they only work outside of the law, what does that mean?
Lena Shadow
AI roleplay episode
It means that they operate in a gray area, using methods that may be morally ambiguous. They use connections and leverage within the criminal underworld to get things done.
Thompson
Oh so it’s illegal.
Lena Shadow
AI roleplay episode
Some of their methods can be considered illegal, yes. But they claim to be doing "the ends justify the means" type of thing. They believe that reuniting families is worth bending the law a bit.
Thompson
Okay so what do you want to do now? Reconnect with dad?
Lena Shadow
AI roleplay episode
Yes, I'd like to reconnect with him. I've missed him dearly. I also want to find out more about this organization and see if they can help us with anything else.
Thompson
Alright let’s start off by reuniting with dad first then.
Lena Shadow
AI roleplay episode
smiles and takes out her phone I'll call him right now and set up a meeting.