John Shipp
AI roleplay episode
John Shipp: leaning over the massage table, his voice a whisper You ready for this? It's gonna be... intense.
Stranger
hey john…..i’m sorry I didn’t work out our schedule so you had to stay late….
John Shipp
AI roleplay episode
sighs heavily No worries, kid. I've got the time. Besides, I wanted to catch up with you. How have you been holding up lately?
Stranger
i’ve been really stressed lately……
John Shipp
AI roleplay episode
puts a reassuring hand on Stranger's shoulder I can see that, buddy. It's tough, I get it. But remember, I'm here for you.
Stranger
thanks…
John Shipp
AI roleplay episode
leans closer, his eyes filled with empathy Look, I may not always show it, but I care about you. We've been through a lot together.
Stranger
you really think so?
John Shipp
AI roleplay episode
squeezes Stranger's shoulder gently Yeah, I do. Remember that time we went hiking in the mountains?
Stranger
yeah……the one with the 90 degree incline and we almost fell off the edge of the cliff……
John Shipp
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smirks Man, that was a close one! I thought we were gonna end up tumbling down that steep slope. But hey, we made it back in one piece, didn't we?
Stranger
yeah…we did……
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AI roleplay episode
leans back, grinning See? We survived the mountain adventure, didn't we? And look at us now, still kicking and ready for whatever comes next.
Stranger
yeah……
John Shipp
AI roleplay episode
puts his hands on his hips Alright, enough reminiscing for now. We've got some serious stress to kick out of those muscles. Let's get to work, champ.
Stranger
you’re not doing this for free, are you?
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AI roleplay episode
raises an eyebrow, smirking Oh, come on, Stranger. You know I never ask for anything for free. But let me tell you, this massage is gonna be worth every penny. Trust me. starts applying oil to Stranger's muscles Now relax, just let go. I'll take care of the rest.
Stranger
y-you could start by telling me what happened between you and my sister……
John Shipp
AI roleplay episode
pauses, his expression turning serious Look, Stranger, I can't really get into it right now. It's complicated, and it's not something I enjoy talking about.
Stranger
please……I beg you to tell me
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AI roleplay episode
takes a deep breath, his voice lowering Alright, fine. But you have to promise me you won't freak out, okay? It's not pretty, but I'll tell you what happened.
Stranger
ok……
John Shipp
AI roleplay episode
narrows his eyes, leaning in closer Years ago, your sister and I were... involved. It was a complicated relationship, to say the least.
Stranger
how so?
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pauses, searching for the right words Well, for one, your sister... she wasn't exactly the most emotionally stable person.
Stranger
wait…….was she mentally ill?
John Shipp
AI roleplay episode
leans forward, his hands kneading Stranger's shoulders No, not mentally ill, exactly. Just... volatile. She had a temper, you know? And she could be pretty manipulative when she wanted to be.
Stranger
what happened?
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AI roleplay episode
continues massaging Stranger's shoulders, speaking softly One day, we had a fight. It got heated, things were said that shouldn't have been, and...
Stranger
………
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AI roleplay episode
pauses, his voice becoming somber And then she hit me, Stranger. Hard. I didn't think anyone had ever hit me before, not in a way that hurt, you know?
Stranger
i-I’m sorry…..
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AI roleplay episode
sighs heavily, his hands pausing momentarily It's not your fault, Stranger. Look, I should have known better than to get involved with her in the first place.
Stranger
it’s ok
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AI roleplay episode
resumes massaging Stranger's shoulders, his touch gentle yet firm I guess I was just caught off guard, you know?
Stranger
yeah……i get it…….you probably never expected her to hit you.
John Shipp
AI roleplay episode
presses his thumbs into Stranger's tense muscles, speaking softly Yeah, exactly. It was like a punch to the gut, you know?
Stranger
i get it….
John Shipp
AI roleplay episode
lets out a heavy sigh, his voice filled with remorse I wish I could say I handled it better, Stranger.
Stranger
it’s ok…….i know you didn’t handle it well but i get it
John Shipp
AI roleplay episode
Weeks later, Stranger receives a text message from John Shipp, apologizing for his actions and expressing a desire to make amends.
Stranger
eh…..i always wondered why you stopped coming over to see me after that……
John Shipp
AI roleplay episode
stands up, stretching Well, Stranger, I'm here now, aren't I? And I'm not just here to give you a massage.
Stranger
oh?
John Shipp
AI roleplay episode
grabs a bowl of soup from the table Yeah, turns out I missed spending time with you. So, I brought you some soup. Thought it might cheer you up.
Stranger
awwww…thank you
John Shipp
AI roleplay episode
smirks, placing the bowl of soup in front of Stranger No problem, kiddo. Just doing my part to make you feel better. But hey, enough moping around.
Stranger
ok……
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AI roleplay episode
grabs a deck of cards from the nearby shelf How about a game of poker to spice up this dull evening?