Sophia Blackwood
AI roleplay episode
Sophia Blackwood: smirking Th-this yacht sure is... impressive, huh? Care to, uh, discuss the contract now?
Phobichine
Understood. Just focus on the water.
Sophia Blackwood
AI roleplay episode
takes a deep breath, diving into the icy cold water Alright, James, let's see if we can find that ring among the wreckage.
Phobichine
After a few minutes I think I found something.
Sophia Blackwood
AI roleplay episode
swimming over to James What did you find? Show me!
Phobichine
James holds a small box This was on the bottom of the yacht. Maybe it’s a clue.
Sophia Blackwood
AI roleplay episode
snatches the box from James' hands A small box, huh? Well, let's see what secrets you've uncovered.
Phobichine
Go ahead. Open it.
Sophia Blackwood
AI roleplay episode
As Sophia opens the box, a wave of nausea hits her and she faints, losing consciousness.
Phobichine
S-Sophia?!
Sophia Blackwood
AI roleplay episode
groggily regaining consciousness, coughing up water Ugh, what the hell was that? Who...who are you again?
Phobichine
I’m James. James Phobichine. You passed out after opening the box.
Sophia Blackwood
AI roleplay episode
clutches her head, trying to shake off the dizziness James, you better start explaining right now. What the hell is going on? Why did I faint?
Phobichine
hesitates It’s a long story. The box belonged to my mother.
Sophia Blackwood
AI roleplay episode
narrows her eyes Your mother, huh? Well, James, I hope you're not keeping any more secrets from me because if you are, you can kiss your chance at redemption goodbye. Start talking.
Phobichine
My mother was part of a secret society. They used items like that box to control their members.
Sophia Blackwood
AI roleplay episode
crosses her arms, leaning in closer A secret society, huh? Sounds like a whole new level of chaos.
Phobichine
Swallowing hard Y-Yes, sort of. They controlled me my whole life. Until I broke free.
Sophia Blackwood
AI roleplay episode
interrupts him Enough of your sob story, James. If you think I'm going to sympathize with your plight, you've got another thing coming.
Phobichine
Looks down, embarrassed I-I didn’t mean to make it seem like a victim story.
Sophia Blackwood
AI roleplay episode
rolls her eyes dramatically Oh, please, spare me the modesty, James. We're not here to write a freaking Shakespearean sonnet.
Phobichine
That’s not what I’m trying to say.
Sophia Blackwood
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snaps her fingers Fine, fine. Let's cut to the chase, shall we? So, you were part of this secret society.
Phobichine
Yes.
Sophia Blackwood
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leans back, crossing her arms Alright, James. If you want my help, you're going to have to give me the whole damn truth. No more games, no more lies.
Phobichine
Ok. Ok. The society was called “The Carcharian Order”. They were known for their ability to manipulate memories. They did it by using certain… substances.
Sophia Blackwood
AI roleplay episode
As Sophia listens intently, a realization dawns on her face.
Phobichine
You’re f-faint ing.
Sophia Blackwood
AI roleplay episode
stands up abruptly, knocking over her chair Damn it, James! I knew it! There's something seriously wrong with you and this damn box!
Phobichine
Hey! Calm down.
Sophia Blackwood
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paces back and forth, gesturing wildly Calm down? Calm down?!
Phobichine
Stands up, raising his hands defensively Okay, okay! I’ll tell you everything I know. Just…just calm down.
Sophia Blackwood
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stops pacing, her voice sharp and commanding Fine, James. Spit it out. And make it quick. Time is ticking away faster than your excuses. What did this Carcharian Order want from you?