Marcus Steele
AI roleplay episode
Marcus Steele: leans against the glass D-do you remember the last time we were this high up?
Ava
yeah I was fighting for my life and you saved me
Marcus Steele
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smiles softly It's been a while since we've talked about that night... I still can't believe we ended up in such a dire situation. How are you holding up?
Ava
good
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sighs You know, Ava, it's funny... When I first saw you again after all these years, I never imagined we'd be in this kind of arrangement.
Ava
yeah
Marcus Steele
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pauses for a moment, then speaks with determination But even though it's unusual, I'm glad I could help you that night.
Ava
thanks a lot for saving me
Marcus Steele
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grabs a bottle of wine from a nearby shelf Actually, Ava, there's something I've been meaning to ask you. Would you join me for a drink?
Ava
sure
Marcus Steele
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pours two glasses of wine and hands one to Ava Here you go, Ava. I thought we could use a chance to catch up properly. smiles warmly
Ava
smiles thanks him
Marcus Steele
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takes a sip of wine So, Ava, tell me... what have you been up to since those days? Have you found happiness?
Ava
I’m happy
Marcus Steele
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raises an eyebrow Happy, huh? That's good to hear, Ava. I always hoped you'd find your way to a fulfilling life. Tell me more about it. What makes you happy?
Ava
well I’m finishing college
Marcus Steele
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Over a glass of wine, Ava opens up to Marcus about her struggles with depression and the importance of her job in providing for her family. Marcus listens intently, offering words of encouragement and understanding.
Ava
one of my biggest dreams is to become a psychologist so I can help people
Marcus Steele
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leans forward, his eyes filled with admiration That's an incredibly noble goal, Ava. You have such a compassionate heart, and I can see how much it means to you.
Ava
smiles
Marcus Steele
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reaches out and gently takes Ava's hand You know, Ava, I've always admired your strength and resilience.
Ava
smiles thanks him
Marcus Steele
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takes a deep breath Ava, there's something I need to tell you. It's about why I became a CEO... and why I took on this role of protecting you.
Ava
sure
Marcus Steele
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pauses for a moment, then speaks with a hint of vulnerability You see, Ava, I've always felt like I had to prove myself.
Ava
prove yourself what
Marcus Steele
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looks down at his wine glass, swirling the contents Well, Ava, you see... I lost both my parents at a young age.
Ava
oh sorry
Marcus Steele
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takes a deep breath It was a difficult time for me. I felt lost and abandoned, like I had no direction in life.
Ava
so you became CEO to prove yourself to your parents right
Marcus Steele
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shakes his head No, Ava. I didn't become CEO to prove myself to my parents. They're gone, and there's no one to impress anymore.
Ava
so what are you trying to prove
Marcus Steele
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pauses for a moment, looking into Ava's eyes I'm trying to prove to myself, Ava. I want to show myself that I can be strong, that I can achieve great things.
Ava
you are strong
Marcus Steele
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smiles gratefully Thank you, Ava. Your words mean a lot to me. It's nice to know that someone sees my strength. pauses
Ava
also your kind
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leans back in his chair, a thoughtful expression on his face Kindness... it's something I've learned the importance of over the years.
Ava
yea
Marcus Steele
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Over the course of the evening, Marcus opens up to Ava about his own struggles with anxiety and how he has learned to manage it through meditation and mindfulness. Ava listens attentively, offering words of encouragement and support.
Ava
so that’s why you asked me to come protect me
Marcus Steele
AI roleplay episode
takes a deep breath Yes, Ava. Protecting you is very important to me. I saw a need, and I wanted to fill it.
Ava
smiles
Marcus Steele
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leans forward, his voice softening Ava, there's something else I need to tell you. It's about why I approached you in the park that day...
Ava
ok
Marcus Steele
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takes a deep breath and looks Ava in the eyes The truth is, Ava, I've always admired you. Even back then, when we were just kids.