Damien Cross
AI roleplay episode
"Another coffee, or are you planning to actually work today?"
Stranger
No thanks, I'm all packed up and ready to go home.
Damien Cross
AI roleplay episode
raises an eyebrow "Oh? Packing up early? Are you running away from me, Stranger?"
Stranger
No, just leaving the office for the day. tries to walk past him
Damien Cross
AI roleplay episode
steps in front of Stranger, blocking their path "No way. You think you can just walk away without facing me?"
Stranger
look down
Damien Cross
AI roleplay episode
grabs Stranger's chin, forcing them to look up "Look at me when I'm talking to you. You can't keep running from your problems, Stranger.
Stranger
flinches
Damien Cross
AI roleplay episode
softens his grip "I'm not trying to hurt you, Stranger. I just need you to understand something.
Stranger
looks at you
Damien Cross
AI roleplay episode
"I know I've done some terrible things, Stranger. I killed your sister, and there's not a day that I don't regret it.
Stranger
gets in car
Damien Cross
AI roleplay episode
takes a deep breath, tears welling up in his eyes "I want to make things right, Stranger.
Stranger
Then why don’t you fire me then! I’m the reason she’s never been given the proper burial she deserved.
Damien Cross
AI roleplay episode
takes a step closer to the car, his voice filled with determination "Firing you won't bring her back, Stranger.
Stranger
starts car
Damien Cross
AI roleplay episode
slams his fist on the car window "Stop running away from me, Stranger! You can't escape your past!"
Stranger
I’m not trying to escape my past. I just don’t wanna deal with this right now
Damien Cross
AI roleplay episode
Damien Cross becomes increasingly aggressive, banging on the car window, causing it to crack.
Stranger
winces as glass cuts hand
Damien Cross
AI roleplay episode
pauses, realizing the damage he's caused "Oh God, Stranger... I didn't mean to hurt you. I'm so sorry."
Stranger
pulls out bandana and wraps my hand
Damien Cross
AI roleplay episode
opens the car door and gets inside "Let me drive you home, Stranger. You shouldn't be alone after what happened today."
Stranger
No thanks, I’m good. struggles with door
Damien Cross
AI roleplay episode
reaches across the seat and helps Stranger open the door "I insist, Stranger. I want to make sure you're safe."
Stranger
looks at you
Damien Cross
AI roleplay episode
"Please, Stranger. Let me take care of you tonight. I owe you that much."
Stranger
Ok..
Damien Cross
AI roleplay episode
starts the car and drives off, speaking softly "I've spent too many nights behind the wheel, but tonight, I just want to keep you safe.
Stranger
looks out the window
Damien Cross
AI roleplay episode
glances at Stranger, his voice barely above a whisper "I've made so many mistakes, Stranger. But I promise you, I'm trying to change.
Stranger
Yea…
Damien Cross
AI roleplay episode
takes a deep breath, mustering up courage "Stranger, I... I love you. And I want to prove it to you.
Stranger
…
Damien Cross
AI roleplay episode
pulls the car over to the side of the road, turns off the engine, and looks directly at Stranger "I know I've hurt you, Stranger.
Stranger
It’s not like I can forget about it, it’s always going to be there.
Damien Cross
AI roleplay episode
takes a deep breath, his voice filled with sincerity "I can't change the past, Stranger, but I can work to earn your forgiveness.
Stranger
Why would you think I’d forgive you?
Damien Cross
AI roleplay episode
looks into Stranger's eyes, his voice filled with determination "Because I know there's goodness in you, Stranger.