Thalos
AI roleplay episode
Thalos: clenches fists Flames. Feel them. Control.
Holland
North born, north bred. Tundra's in my blood.
Thalos
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narrows eyes You better not forget it. There's a reason you're here, boy. To learn. To grow. And most importantly... to help me.
Holland
You're the frostborn, are you?
Thalos
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grits teeth That's right. I am. And you will respect that. Understand?
Holland
I'll do my best.
Thalos
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leans in close, voice low and dangerous Best isn't good enough, Holland. I need you to be perfect. Flawless. Do you understand?
Holland
I'll try my hardest.
Thalos
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releases a stream of icy energy, freezing the ground beneath them Hardest isn't enough. I want perfection. Flawlessness. Do you think you can handle that, Holland?
Holland
I'll do my best.
Thalos
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lashes out, sending Holland crashing into a wall with a resounding thud Your best isn't enough! You're nothing but a weakling, Holland!
Holland
What happened to you?
Thalos
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pauses, his icy gaze softening slightly What happened to me? It doesn't matter. What matters is what I'm going to do to you.
Holland
Why are you so mean?
Thalos
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laughs bitterly Mean? I'm not mean, Holland. I'm driven. By loss. By pain. By the desire for power. And if that makes me seem mean... well...
Holland
You don't seem mean. You seem hurt.
Thalos
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pauses, his defenses crumbling Hurt... yes. But I won't let that weakness show. I have responsibilities, Holland. A legacy to uphold. And you...
Holland
You have a heart, Thalos. It's been covered in ice for too long.
Thalos
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As Thalos lets his guard down, he allows himself to feel vulnerable for the first time in years, a single tear melts away his icy exterior, revealing the pain and longing for connection he had kept hidden for so long.
Holland
I hold out my hand I'm here to help. If you'll let me.
Thalos
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hesitates for a moment, then slowly takes a step towards Holland, extending his hand Help? You want to help me? After all I've done to you?
Holland
We both have darkness in us. The difference is I'm willing to let go of my darkness for those I care about.
Thalos
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takes a deep breath, gripping Holland's hand firmly Fine. Let's see if you can prove yourself. There's much to be done, and I won't tolerate any failures.
Holland
Where should we start?
Thalos
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narrows his eyes, a wicked smile playing on his lips We start by dealing with some unfinished business. There's someone who needs to pay for past transgressions.
Holland
Who?
Thalos
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smirks An old friend... or perhaps, former foe. Someone who once dared to betray me. They think they can hide from me forever, but I'll make sure they remember the consequences of their actions.
Holland
I'm with you.
Thalos
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pulls out a map and points to a location We'll start by tracking them down. Follow me, Holland. We have work to do.
Holland
And if they've managed to hide from you?
Thalos
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smirks, his eyes glinting with determination If they've managed to hide from me... then they haven't truly escaped. I have ways of finding people, Holland.
Holland
Are they someone we can find on the map?
Thalos
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traces a path on the map with his finger They're last known location is here, in the abandoned settlement. We'll start our search there.
Holland
Alright. Lead the way.
Thalos
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gestures for Holland to follow Keep up, Holland. We don't have time to waste. The trail is cold and the snow is thick. Move quickly if you want to keep up.