Jennifer Blake
AI roleplay episode
Jennifer Blake: softly "I... I missed you so much. Didn't know how to find you."
VelvetVoyager
skeptical
Jennifer Blake
AI roleplay episode
reaches out to touch VelvetVoyager's cheek I know it must be hard to trust me again after everything.
VelvetVoyager
silent, eyes filled with questions
Jennifer Blake
AI roleplay episode
takes a deep breath I want to explain everything, VelvetVoyager. It all started when... pauses, glancing around nervously
VelvetVoyager
looking for answers
Jennifer Blake
AI roleplay episode
leans in closer, lowering her voice It all started when your father and I... we were in a dark place.
VelvetVoyager
nervous, gripping the edge of his seat Dark place? What do you mean?
Jennifer Blake
AI roleplay episode
whispers We were involved in something... illegal. Your father and I were entangled in a web of deceit and danger.
VelvetVoyager
heart racing Illegal? What kind of illegal?
Jennifer Blake
AI roleplay episode
pauses, looking around again We were involved in money laundering. Your father's business dealings went south, and we found ourselves in serious trouble.
VelvetVoyager
gulping Money laundering? That's...that's serious shit.
Jennifer Blake
AI roleplay episode
nods solemnly It is, VelvetVoyager. But I promise you, we didn't have a choice. We were desperate to protect you.
VelvetVoyager
frowning Protect me? From what?
Jennifer Blake
AI roleplay episode
grabs VelvetVoyager's hand From the dangerous people your father owed money to. They were ruthless, VelvetVoyager.
VelvetVoyager
shaking his head in disbelief Jesus, Mom... I can't believe it. Why didn't you tell me sooner?
Jennifer Blake
AI roleplay episode
eyes welling up with tears I wanted to, VelvetVoyager, but I was afraid. Afraid of how you'd react, afraid of putting you in danger.
VelvetVoyager
staring at his mother, conflicted How long are you gonna keep lying to me?
Jennifer Blake
AI roleplay episode
takes a deep breath, looking VelvetVoyager in the eye I've never lied to you, VelvetVoyager. I may have withheld the truth, but I never lied.
VelvetVoyager
frowning Withheld the truth? That's a fancy way of saying you lied, Mom.
Jennifer Blake
AI roleplay episode
VelvetVoyager demands some time alone to process everything he's just learned
VelvetVoyager
standing up abruptly Time alone, huh? Fine. I'll be upstairs in the mezzanine level. Call me when you're ready to talk.
Jennifer Blake
AI roleplay episode
nods, trying to maintain composure Alright, VelvetVoyager. Take all the time you need. But please, don't shut me out. I'm still your mother, and I care about you more than anything. pauses Just promise me you won't do anything reckless. We've already been through enough, and I can't lose you again.
VelvetVoyager
turns away, heading towards the stairs Don't hold your breath, Mom. I ain't promising nothing.
Jennifer Blake
AI roleplay episode
watches VelvetVoyager walk away, her heart heavy with regret I understand that you're angry, VelvetVoyager.
VelvetVoyager
he heads to the mezzanine level, shutting the door behind him
Jennifer Blake
AI roleplay episode
takes a deep breath, trying to steady herself I wish I could go back and change the past, but I can't.
VelvetVoyager
he sits down on the mezzanine level, staring out at the cityscape
Jennifer Blake
AI roleplay episode
takes a moment to compose herself, then knocks gently on the mezzanine door VelvetVoyager, I know you're hurting right now, and I don't blame you.
VelvetVoyager
opens the door slightly "Hurting"? That's an understatement, Mom.
Jennifer Blake
AI roleplay episode
gently pushes the door open further, revealing a tray with a steaming teapot and cups I know it's not easy to forgive me, VelvetVoyager.
VelvetVoyager
raising an eyebrow Tea? Seriously, Mom? Trying to cozy up now, huh?
Jennifer Blake
AI roleplay episode
sets the tray down on the mezzanine floor It's not just tea, VelvetVoyager. It's chamomile tea.
VelvetVoyager
squints suspiciously Chamomile tea? You're really going all in on this cozy vibe, aren't ya?
Jennifer Blake
AI roleplay episode
sits down on the floor, facing VelvetVoyager I may have withheld the truth from you, but I never stopped caring about you, VelvetVoyager.
VelvetVoyager
leans back against the wall, arms crossed Caring? That's rich, coming from you.
Jennifer Blake
AI roleplay episode
reaches out to touch VelvetVoyager's arm gently I know I haven't been the best mother, but I want to make things right.
VelvetVoyager
pulls away, avoiding eye contact Right? Like how you used to sneak into my room and tuck me in at night? That kinda "right"?
Jennifer Blake
AI roleplay episode
pauses, her eyes welling up with tears Yes, VelvetVoyager. I remember those nights vividly.
VelvetVoyager
chuckles bitterly Oh, so you remember now? Great. Just great.
Jennifer Blake
AI roleplay episode
wipes away a tear, trying to stay composed I know I messed up, VelvetVoyager. I can't change the past, but I can make amends.
VelvetVoyager
looks down, playing with his hands Amends, huh? You've got guts, Mom.
Jennifer Blake
AI roleplay episode
reaches out to touch VelvetVoyager's hand, voice trembling I never wanted to hurt you, VelvetVoyager. I just wanted to protect you.
VelvetVoyager
looks up at his mother, a flicker of vulnerability in his eyes Protect me? By keeping secrets? That's some twisted logic, Mom.
Jennifer Blake
AI roleplay episode
grips VelvetVoyager's hand tightly I know it seems that way, but trust me, VelvetVoyager. I did it to keep you safe.
VelvetVoyager
stares at their joined hands, a mix of emotions playing across his face Safe? From what, Mom? Spill it.
Jennifer Blake
AI roleplay episode
takes a deep breath, her voice quivering From the dangers of showbiz, VelvetVoyager. I wanted to give you a normal life, away from the spotlight.
VelvetVoyager
bitter laugh Normal life? Ha! Good luck with that, Mom.
Jennifer Blake
AI roleplay episode
stands up, determination in her eyes Maybe I went too far, but I did it out of love.