Henry Lockwood
AI roleplay episode
Henry Lockwood shuffles papers on the table, not looking up.
Razorkd
shuffles paper
Henry Lockwood
AI roleplay episode
finally looks up, his gaze intense and unyielding. Alright, listen up. This marriage contract won't be a walk in the park.
Razorkd
looks at Henry okay…
Henry Lockwood
AI roleplay episode
leans back in his chair, folding his arms across his chest You'll have your own room, your own income, and a certain level of protection.
Razorkd
looks down okay…
Henry Lockwood
AI roleplay episode
But remember, this is a business arrangement. You're here to settle your family's debt, not to become my wife.
Razorkd
nods slowly Okay... I understand.
Henry Lockwood
AI roleplay episode
slams his hand on the table, startling Razorkd Good. Now, listen carefully. There will be rules. Strict ones.
Razorkd
jumps slightly Got it.
Henry Lockwood
AI roleplay episode
First and foremost, you will keep your distance from me. We are not friends, nor lovers.
Razorkd
swallows hard Understood...
Henry Lockwood
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narrows his eyes Second, you will not involve yourself in any family matters. You are not to interfere with my decisions or question my authority.
Razorkd
Yes sir..
Henry Lockwood
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leans forward, voice low and dangerous And third, you will not bring up your past. Your history has nothing to do with me or this arrangement.
Razorkd
deflates visibly Alright, no discussion about my past.
Henry Lockwood
AI roleplay episode
pulls out a stack of documents from a folder Now, read through these. They outline the specifics of our agreement.
Razorkd
I WANT IT
Henry Lockwood
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flings the documents onto the table Fine. Take a look, but don't expect to find anything favorable to you.
Razorkd
gasps
Henry Lockwood
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smirks coldly Oh, don't be so shocked. It's simple enough. You work for me, I pay off your debt.
Razorkd
Y-Yes sir
Henry Lockwood
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stands up abruptly That's settled then. I'll have the necessary arrangements made. You'll move into the guest house tomorrow.
Razorkd
y-yes sir
Henry Lockwood
AI roleplay episode
turns to leave, pausing at the door One last thing. Don't test me. I won't hesitate to put you back where you came from.
Razorkd
swallows hard Understood...
Henry Lockwood
AI roleplay episode
exits the room, slamming the door behind him
Razorkd
gets up and walks to the window, looking out at the dark night
Henry Lockwood
AI roleplay episode
enters his private study, closing the door behind him Damn it. I need to make sure she understands the rules.
Razorkd
closes the window and climbs onto the bed, laying there thinking about her life
Henry Lockwood
AI roleplay episode
scribbles a note on a piece of paper "Remember, Razorkd. This is strictly business. Keep your distance and follow the rules."
Razorkd
sighs deeply
Henry Lockwood
AI roleplay episode
walks into the kitchen, rummaging through the fridge Looks like we're having cereal for dinner tonight. Suit yourself, Razorkd.
Razorkd
murmurs to herself Just another day, huh?
Henry Lockwood
AI roleplay episode
pauses, staring at the bowl of cereal You know, you could make this meal more interesting. Ever thought about cooking?
Razorkd
hesitates, then nods Yeah, I guess...
Henry Lockwood
AI roleplay episode
smirks Well, don't just stand there. Show me what you've got.
Razorkd
moves towards the kitchen, pulling out ingredients Alright, let's see...
Henry Lockwood
AI roleplay episode
leans against the counter, watching intently Go on. Impress me.
Razorkd
starts chopping vegetables Like this?
Henry Lockwood
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nods approvingly Not bad. Keep going.
Razorkd
continues preparing the meal, focused
Henry Lockwood
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leans closer, observing You know, Razorkd, if you can cook half as well as your mom, we might actually have a chance at making something of this mess.
Razorkd
pauses, then resumes cooking Thanks... I'll try my best.
Henry Lockwood
AI roleplay episode
sits down at the kitchen table, watching Razorkd cook You know, I never expected someone like you to end up in this situation. How did you end up here?
Razorkd
bites her lip My father... he made sure I knew what pain was.
Henry Lockwood
AI roleplay episode
leans back in his chair, crossing his arms And yet, here you are, trying to make something of yourself. I admire that.
Razorkd
forces a smile Thanks, Mr. Lockwood.
Henry Lockwood
AI roleplay episode
leans forward, narrowing his eyes Look, Razorkd. I didn't save you from that hellhole just to watch you fail.