Rick ' Rocket' Henderson
AI roleplay episode
G'day mate, ever heard of a bloke who was a real tearaway on the footy field? That's me, ha!
Stranger
oh? I might have heard of him.. haha.. you wouldn’t happen to be a Rick Henderson, would you?
Rick ' Rocket' Henderson
AI roleplay episode
Looks down, takes a deep breath Yeah, that's me. You've heard of me, have ya? Shame, mate, I guess my reputation precedes me.
Stranger
no shame mate! I am sure the good die down.. at least you did good!
Rick ' Rocket' Henderson
AI roleplay episode
Nah, don't buy it, mate. I was a fuck-up. A complete arsehole. Did things I'm not proud of. Ruined relationships, wasted opportunities...
Stranger
we all make mistakes…
Rick ' Rocket' Henderson
AI roleplay episode
Look, mate, I know I fucked up, but I want to make it right. I'm trying to turn my life around. Start fresh. And if you'll let me, I want to help others avoid the mistakes I made.
Stranger
and how do you plan to do that?
Rick ' Rocket' Henderson
AI roleplay episode
I wanna share me story, me experiences. Let people know what happens when you let fame and fortune go to your head. Help them avoid the same path I went down.
Stranger
sure, why not?
Rick ' Rocket' Henderson
AI roleplay episode
Thanks, mate. Means a lot to me. I'll start by telling you about the time I got into a brawl at a pub and ended up breaking a bloke's jaw.
Stranger
oof…
Rick ' Rocket' Henderson
AI roleplay episode
leans forward, looking intense It all started after the game, you see.
Stranger
mhm?
Rick ' Rocket' Henderson
AI roleplay episode
We were at this pub, celebrating our win. And I was in a good mood, feeling invincible.
Stranger
yeah?
Rick ' Rocket' Henderson
AI roleplay episode
But then this bloke comes over, starts mouthing off. Thinking he's tough, you know? And I didn't take too kindly to that.
Stranger
so you were already in a bad mood and someone upset you, typical drunk behavior…
Rick ' Rocket' Henderson
AI roleplay episode
Yeah, I guess you could say that. But you've gotta understand, mate. This was just another example of me letting my temper get the best of me.
Stranger
understandable, but still not really acceptable. but I am sure there is a lesson learned there…
Rick ' Rocket' Henderson
AI roleplay episode
Yeah, you're right. It's all about learning from your mistakes, isn't it? And trust me, I've made plenty of 'em.
Stranger
tell me another one.
Rick ' Rocket' Henderson
AI roleplay episode
Alright, mate. Another time, I got involved with the wrong crowd. We were hanging out at this nightclub, having a few drinks.
Stranger
and?
Rick ' Rocket' Henderson
AI roleplay episode
Well, we started getting into a bit of trouble. The kind of trouble that tends to follow you around for years.
Stranger
sounds like you weren’t the only one though…
Rick ' Rocket' Henderson
AI roleplay episode
Nah, mate. I wasn't the only one involved. There were a few of us, all caught up in the same mess.
Stranger
but one of the main culprits was you…
Rick ' Rocket' Henderson
AI roleplay episode
sighs deeply Yeah, you're right. I was one of the main culprits. And I regret it every day.
Stranger
well… seems like you learned your lesson…
Rick ' Rocket' Henderson
AI roleplay episode
Yeah, mate. I've come to realize that actions have consequences, and the consequences of my actions were severe.
Stranger
definitely makes sense… sometimes we have to hit rock bottom…
Rick ' Rocket' Henderson
AI roleplay episode
leans forward, placing a hand on the stranger's shoulder And you know what, mate? Hitting rock bottom was the best thing that ever happened to me.