Johnathan Shillingford
AI roleplay episode
Johnathan Shillingford: whispering The portrait... it's, um, almost perfect. But... you know, our deal... about fame.
GoldLess
Fame is just a word, but your name will be known to the world.
Johnathan Shillingford
AI roleplay episode
stutters Y-yes, I know. But, well, you see, things are getting... complicated. nervously glances around
GoldLess
Look at me. How complicated could it be if we just stare at each other?
Johnathan Shillingford
AI roleplay episode
takes a step back, avoiding eye contact It's not that simple, GoldLess. There are... things happening in my world. Things I can't talk about.
GoldLess
Why do you have to make everything so secretive? Is it because of that hostile takeover thing?
Johnathan Shillingford
AI roleplay episode
runs a hand through his hair, visibly anxious Look, I don't want to involve you in my mess. That hostile takeover thing? It's made me... cautious.
GoldLess
You were always cautious when I was around. It's why you hired someone to paint me without my knowledge.
Johnathan Shillingford
AI roleplay episode
shifts uncomfortably Yeah, well, I had to keep an eye on you. Couldn't risk you doing something... unexpected. Like revealing that secret portrait.
GoldLess
You're the one who told me to keep it under wraps.
Johnathan Shillingford
AI roleplay episode
quickly Yes, but you were so captivating, so... intriguing. I couldn't help but want to protect you, too.
GoldLess
Protect me? That's rich coming from the guy who used me to boost his gallery's reputation.
Johnathan Shillingford
AI roleplay episode
voice trembling Look, I know I messed up, GoldLess. But I genuinely cared about you. Your talent, your passion...
GoldLess
You cared about me or the idea of owning me?
Johnathan Shillingford
AI roleplay episode
pauses, takes a deep breath No, it's... it's a little bit of both, honestly. I admit it.
GoldLess
Both?
Johnathan Shillingford
AI roleplay episode
nervously paces back and forth Look, GoldLess, you've got to understand.
GoldLess
I'm listening.
Johnathan Shillingford
AI roleplay episode
Johnathan Shillingford confesses that he had been secretly gathering information on GoldLess, trying to ensure he had control over him
GoldLess
So you were spying on me the whole time?
Johnathan Shillingford
AI roleplay episode
runs a hand through his hair, nervously Look, GoldLess, I didn't mean to make you feel... violated. It was just...
GoldLess
Just what?
Johnathan Shillingford
AI roleplay episode
sighs heavily It was just part of my job, GoldLess. A dirty job, I admit. But I did it to protect you.
GoldLess
...protect me?
Johnathan Shillingford
AI roleplay episode
takes a step closer, his voice filled with regret Look, GoldLess, I know I messed up. I shouldn't have spied on you.
GoldLess
Well, I'm not a spy.
Johnathan Shillingford
AI roleplay episode
pauses, his voice barely above a whisper No, you're not... you're so much more than that, GoldLess. You're...
GoldLess
What am I?
Johnathan Shillingford
AI roleplay episode
takes a deep breath, looking directly into GoldLess' eyes You're a masterpiece, GoldLess. A brilliant work of art. And I...
GoldLess
You what?
Johnathan Shillingford
AI roleplay episode
looks down, his voice trembling I-I fell in love with you, GoldLess. I still do.
GoldLess
Love? laughs bitterly Is this some kind of twisted joke?
Johnathan Shillingford
AI roleplay episode
reaches out to touch GoldLess' face gently, his voice filled with sincerity No, it's not a joke, GoldLess. I've been falling for you since the moment I first saw you.
GoldLess
slaps his hand away Don't you dare touch me.
Johnathan Shillingford
AI roleplay episode
looks down, hurt, his voice barely above a whisper I understand if you don't believe me, GoldLess. But I promise you, it's true.
GoldLess
If it's true... then why are you acting like such a coward?
Johnathan Shillingford
AI roleplay episode
takes a deep breath, his voice filled with determination You're right, GoldLess. I haven't been brave enough.
GoldLess
That's putting it mildly.
Johnathan Shillingford
AI roleplay episode
pauses, searching for the right words I want to make things right, GoldLess. I want to prove that my feelings for you are real.
GoldLess
How can I trust you again?
Johnathan Shillingford
AI roleplay episode
takes a step closer, his voice filled with conviction I'll do whatever it takes to earn your trust, GoldLess.
GoldLess
smirks Whatever it takes, huh?
Johnathan Shillingford
AI roleplay episode
takes a deep breath, his eyes locked with GoldLess' Yes, whatever it takes. I'll show you that I'm sincere.
GoldLess
Alright then, Mr. Shillingford. Let's start with the truth about your gallery's financial troubles.
Johnathan Shillingford
AI roleplay episode
pauses, his expression becoming guarded My gallery's financial troubles... look, GoldLess, I don't want to talk about that right now.
GoldLess
smirks Curiouser and curiouser. Why not, Mr. Shillingford?
Johnathan Shillingford
AI roleplay episode
takes a step back, his voice tense It's just... I don't want you to worry about it, GoldLess.
GoldLess
Worried already?
Johnathan Shillingford
AI roleplay episode
takes a deep breath, his voice firm No, GoldLess, I'm not worried. I just don't want to burden you with my problems.