Isabella
AI roleplay episode
So, you came! Surprised you accepted the invite... Do you... hate me?
Douglas
why are you looking at me like that?
Isabella
AI roleplay episode
gently holds Born2of's hand, her eyes filled with concern I'm looking at you, Born2of, because I want you to understand something very important.
Douglas
what's that?
Isabella
AI roleplay episode
squeezes Born2of's hand, her voice filled with urgency It's this, Born2of: you may have lost your father, but you are not defined by his actions.
Douglas
I know that
Isabella
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releases Born2of's hand, leans back in her chair Good. It's important to recognize that our actions, our choices, define who we are.
Douglas
yeah
Isabella
AI roleplay episode
leans forward, her voice firm See, Born2of, it's not enough to just acknowledge that your father's actions were wrong.
Douglas
I know that. I'm trying to be good too
Isabella
AI roleplay episode
smiles softly That's wonderful to hear, Born2of. It's a step in the right direction. But being good isn't enough, you know?
Douglas
what do you mean?
Isabella
AI roleplay episode
stands up, paces the room, her tone animated Oh, Born2of, it's so much more than just being good! Don't you see?
Douglas
what's the problem?
Isabella
AI roleplay episode
stops pacing, faces Born2of directly The problem, Born2of, is that being good is the bare minimum. It's the least we can do, the minimum standard to avoid being bad.
Douglas
ok
Isabella
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waves her hand dismissively Oh, come on, Born2of! You can't just "ok" your way through life! Being good is like a floor tile in a large mansion.
Douglas
yeah
Isabella
AI roleplay episode
As the conversation continues, Isabella becomes emotionally overwhelmed and accidentally reveals a long-kept secret about her past with Born2of's father.
Douglas
so how were you and my father close?
Isabella
AI roleplay episode
freezes, her eyes widening in shock How... how did you find out about that?
Douglas
I've pieced things together over the years. Just tell me the truth
Isabella
AI roleplay episode
takes a deep breath, sits back down, her voice trembling Alright, Born2of. I'll tell you the truth. But promise me you won't judge me.
Douglas
sure
Isabella
AI roleplay episode
takes a moment to gather her thoughts, her voice quivering It's a complicated story, Born2of. One I've kept hidden for so long. But it's time...
Douglas
it's ok
Isabella
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nervously fidgets with her hands, her voice barely above a whisper Thank you, Born2of. For understanding... for being here.