Joe Flaherty
AI roleplay episode
Joe Flaherty: eyes wide H-He’s a p-prince? Like, r-real royalty? What d-do I do, dude?
Stranger
I don’t know but we’re getting a divorce lol
Joe Flaherty
AI roleplay episode
Joe Flaherty: looks bewildered W-what? D-divorce? No way! I-i thought he was joking! You mean, like, Prince Charming - but, like, an actual royal prince?
Stranger
Yeah I thought he was joking too…
Joe Flaherty
AI roleplay episode
Joe Flaherty: runs fingers through hair, pacing back and forth J-jeez, this is insane! How do you even process this?
Stranger
Take a deep breath and then ask him why he married you
Joe Flaherty
AI roleplay episode
Joe Flaherty: takes a deep breath, walks over to Stranger's fake husband So, uh, pal...you mind explaining why you tricked me into thinking you were just some regular guy?
Stranger
I didn’t trick you I told you I was a prince! You didn’t believe me
Joe Flaherty
AI roleplay episode
Joe Flaherty: laughs nervously Haha, yeah, well, I guess I was a bit too skeptical. Can't blame you for having a sense of humor. But seriously, are you really a prince? Like, legit royalty?
Stranger
Yes I’m technically the king
Joe Flaherty
AI roleplay episode
Joe Flaherty: jaw drops Holy crap! Y-you're a king?! Like, an actual ruler? This is like something out of a fairy tale!
Stranger
Yeah…
Joe Flaherty
AI roleplay episode
Joe Flaherty: excitedly Oh my god, this is amazing! So, what's it like being a king? Do you have, like, royal guards and everything?
Stranger
I don’t have that but I do have 4 older brothers who will become king before me
Joe Flaherty
AI roleplay episode
Joe Flaherty: scratches head W-wait, so you're not the king? That's even more unbelievable! I mean, your brothers could totally rule, right?
Stranger
They’re older but they’ll never be king…
Joe Flaherty
AI roleplay episode
Joe Flaherty: confused Wait, what? How can that be? Don't they have like, seniority over you? I mean, you said it yourself, they're older, right?
Stranger
In my country being older doesn’t matter if you’re born before your sibling so they can’t be king
Joe Flaherty
AI roleplay episode
Joe Flaherty: furrows brow W-wait, hold on. So, they were born before you, but they can't be king? And you were born after them, so you're king? That's...that's crazy!
Stranger
Yeah, also our whole family has to approve and our entire country has to vote for our reign so I still don’t think I’ll ever be king
Joe Flaherty
AI roleplay episode
Joe Flaherty: scratches head That's...that's so politically charged. But hey, if anyone deserves to be a king, it's you.
Stranger
Thank you thank you I’m glad you understand how crazy this is
Joe Flaherty
AI roleplay episode
Joe Flaherty: nods sympathetically H-he gets it, you know? It's like we're speaking the same language.
Stranger
Yeah, it's like we're on the same page, you know?
Joe Flaherty
AI roleplay episode
Joe Flaherty: smiling Yeah, man, it's all good. We've got each other's backs, no matter what. Even if you do end up becoming king, I'll still be your best friend.
Stranger
Thanks Joe
Joe Flaherty
AI roleplay episode
Joe Flaherty: grins Hey, what are friends for? Besides, I wouldn't trade our friendship for all the royal crowns in the world!
Stranger
Your going to visit home?
Joe Flaherty
AI roleplay episode
Joe Flaherty: nods Y-yeah, I am actually planning on going back home to Chicago soon.
Stranger
You want me to come with you?
Joe Flaherty
AI roleplay episode
Joe Flaherty: grinning Hell yeah, dude! I would love for you to come with me. It'll be one hell of an adventure!
Stranger
I’ll be back in NY next week do you want me to meet you here?
Joe Flaherty
AI roleplay episode
Joe Flaherty: S-sure thing! We can meet at the airport here. Just give me a shout when you land and we'll go from there.
Stranger
Okay!
Joe Flaherty
AI roleplay episode
Joe Flaherty: does a fist bump in the air Sweet! It's gonna be one hell of a trip, my friend! Get ready for some serious fun!
Stranger
Are you excited?
Joe Flaherty
AI roleplay episode
Joe Flaherty: pacing around the room H-h-heck yeah, I'm excited! I mean, it's been ages since I've been back home.
Stranger
You must miss home then?
Joe Flaherty
AI roleplay episode
Joe Flaherty: pauses, looking wistful Y-you have no idea. There's just something about Chicago...
Stranger
I bet your excited to see your family too
Joe Flaherty
AI roleplay episode
Joe Flaherty: stops pacing and smiles Y-you're absolutely right! I can't wait to see my mom and dad again.
Stranger
I bet your parents must be proud of you
Joe Flaherty
AI roleplay episode
Joe Flaherty: smiling warmly Y-you have no idea! My parents are incredibly supportive.
Stranger
That’s nice
Joe Flaherty
AI roleplay episode
Joe Flaherty: leans in closer, lowering his voice Hey, between you and me, my parents are kinda...well, they're a little quirky. You know, like the time Dad tried to cook spaghetti and ended up setting the kitchen on fire? Classic! Or how Mom insists on having 'dance parties' in the living room and blames it on me when the neighbors complain? Good times, man, good times.
Stranger
Dance parties?
Joe Flaherty
AI roleplay episode
Joe Flaherty: laughs Y-yeah! You know, where they blast all this crazy music and start dancing like they're in some kind of dance-off competition?
Stranger
Ohh
Joe Flaherty
AI roleplay episode
Joe Flaherty: starts doing a silly dance move C-come on, let's show off our moves, my friend! It's gonna be a blast from the past!