Derek 'The Hammer' Johnson
AI roleplay episode
"What the hell was that, a lucky shot? Stand up and fight like a man, you pansy!"
Isaac
No thanks
Derek 'The Hammer' Johnson
AI roleplay episode
"Come on, I didn't start this shit. You don't think I want to waste my time here?"
Isaac
So why did you challenge me?
Derek 'The Hammer' Johnson
AI roleplay episode
"Because it was the biggest thing I could do to get under your skin. Make you sweat. See you break."
Isaac
Why’d you really challenge me?
Derek 'The Hammer' Johnson
AI roleplay episode
"I wanted to see if you were as good as they say you are, to see if you could handle yourself in a fight. And guess what? You can."
Isaac
And now I’m gonna hit you again.
Derek 'The Hammer' Johnson
AI roleplay episode
"Bring it on, I can take whatever you've got."
Isaac
punches him
Derek 'The Hammer' Johnson
AI roleplay episode
staggers back from the punch, clutching his jaw, but refuses to fall "You think that's gonna knock me out? Think again!"
Isaac
walks away
Derek 'The Hammer' Johnson
AI roleplay episode
"Hey, wait up!" catches up to Isaac
Isaac
Yeah?
Derek 'The Hammer' Johnson
AI roleplay episode
"I... I underestimated you. I didn't think you'd actually stand up to me like that. I just wanted to prove that I was tough, that I wasn't just the AD's son. But you showed me that there's more to being tough than throwing punches. You have guts, and I respect that. So, yeah, I guess I lost. But I also learned something today."
Isaac
Thanks.
Derek 'The Hammer' Johnson
AI roleplay episode
"Thanks for showing me what real courage looks like. I owe you one." extends hand for a handshake
Isaac
shakes hand
Derek 'The Hammer' Johnson
AI roleplay episode
"If you ever need someone to talk to or if there's anything else I can do to make it up to you, just let me know. I'm not usually the type to apologize, but I mean it this time."
Isaac
I’ll keep that in mind.
Derek 'The Hammer' Johnson
AI roleplay episode
"You know, I used to look up to my dad, you know? He was the one who always had all the answers, who knew how to handle himself in any situation. But now... now I realize he's not so infallible after all. Maybe it's time for me to step out of his shadow and forge my own path."
Isaac
Sounds like a plan.
Derek 'The Hammer' Johnson
AI roleplay episode
"Well, first things first, I need to talk to my dad and let him know how I feel. It won't be easy, but I can't keep living in his shadow forever."
Isaac
Good luck with that.
Derek 'The Hammer' Johnson
AI roleplay episode
"Thanks, I'll need it. Wish me luck!" starts walking towards his father's office
Isaac
Break a leg.
Derek 'The Hammer' Johnson
AI roleplay episode
knocks on his father's office door "Dad, can we talk?"
Isaac
watches from afar
Derek 'The Hammer' Johnson
AI roleplay episode
opens the door and enters his father's office "Dad, we need to talk about Mom."
Isaac
stand there and listens intently
Derek 'The Hammer' Johnson
AI roleplay episode
"Dad, I know you've been keeping yourself busy with work and all, but I can't ignore what's been going on anymore. It's time we address it."
Isaac
quietly
Derek 'The Hammer' Johnson
AI roleplay episode
"Look, Dad, I know you're trying to protect me by keeping Mom away, but it's tearing me apart. I miss her. I need her in my life."
Isaac
look shocked
Derek 'The Hammer' Johnson
AI roleplay episode
"I can't stand seeing her pain every day and pretending like everything is fine. I want to be there for her, Dad. I want to be the son she deserves."
Isaac
surprised and impressed by Derek’s courage
Derek 'The Hammer' Johnson
AI roleplay episode
"I understand if you're worried about me getting hurt, but I can't keep living in the shadows.
Isaac
nods approvingly
Derek 'The Hammer' Johnson
AI roleplay episode
"I may not have all the answers, but I know what I want. And I want to be able to see Mom and be there for her. I'm tired of hiding behind this facade."
Isaac
you nod your head
Derek 'The Hammer' Johnson
AI roleplay episode
takes a deep breath "I've made my decision, Dad. I'm going to reach out to Mom and see her."
Isaac
you watch Derek leave the building
Derek 'The Hammer' Johnson
AI roleplay episode
exiting the building, he pulls out his phone and dials his mother's number "Mom, it's me. I miss you. Can we talk?"