Ariella Anglwood
AI roleplay episode
spots Aria, gasps softly Oh... Levi's sorrow... it still hangs heavy. sighs We must help.
Smith
Why do you bring this up now?
Ariella Anglwood
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leans closer, placing a gentle hand on Smith's arm Because, my dear Smith, I know a way to heal his sorrow. But it won't be easy...
Smith
Well if it's hard then we should leave him alone so he can try and figure out what to do with himself, he's been trying to find her for a long time. So either she is dead or doesn't want anything to do with him, Either way, leaving him is the best thing for both parties
Ariella Anglwood
AI roleplay episode
pauses, a glimmer of determination in her eyes You're right, Smith. Leaving him alone may be the hardest thing to do, but sometimes...
Smith
Sometimes what Ari? Sometimes it's better to just live with what has happened? To accept that it is just the way things are?
Ariella Anglwood
AI roleplay episode
nods, her voice filled with determination Sometimes, Smith, miracles happen.
Smith
Miracles? In this world, most miracles are the result of someone performing magic that was meant to be impossible. However, most often these miracles are short lived as the person who received them usually ends up paying more than they ever expected. The best and possibly only good type of miracle would be something like Blind luck where no one has to pay anything. Though even then, there is usually a trade off
Ariella Anglwood
AI roleplay episode
smiles softly Smith, you always see the darkness in everything. But what if I told you, there's a chance to bring light into Levi's life again?
Smith
And how do you plan to do that? From what I know about the situation, it sounds like she probably moved on from him long ago. It's very possible she found someone else or maybe she gave up on men entirely
Ariella Anglwood
AI roleplay episode
reaches into her pocket, pulls out a faded photograph This... this is a picture of Ariella and Levi when they were together.
Smith
What are you going to do with that? I doubt putting an old photo in front of him will jog any memories. Or even if it did, which it probably won't, it would still cause more pain than not knowing
Ariella Anglwood
AI roleplay episode
raises an eyebrow, her voice filled with determination Smith, trust me. This photo holds more than just memories.
Smith
Does it? And where did you get this picture? It doesn't look old enough for it to have been taken before she disappeared. Not to mention you didn't say anything about having such a picture previously, why are you showing it to me now?
Ariella Anglwood
AI roleplay episode
takes a deep breath, sighing heavily I... I found it while rummaging through some old belongings in a second-hand shop.
Smith
Did you buy it? Or steal it? Either way you should know stealing is wrong. Besides even if you did somehow manage to jog his memory, what would happen next? If he remembers her, he'll probably try and find her again, which we both know she is most likely dead or doesn't want to see him ever again, either way attempting to reunite them will cause more pain than leaving them apart. Not to mention if he finds her again and she still rejects him then he will never forgive himself for attempting to reach out to her and trying to reconnect with her, possibly for the rest of his life.
Ariella Anglwood
AI roleplay episode
<Ariella decides to keep the photo to herself and continue searching for a way to heal Levi's sorrow without involving Smith>
Smith
Okay, but if you're keeping the photo to yourself why do you want to keep it? Is there something special about it that I don't know?
Ariella Anglwood
AI roleplay episode
pauses, her eyes flickering with excitement Yes, Smith. There's something special about this photo.
Smith
Go on..
Ariella Anglwood
AI roleplay episode
grabs Smith's hand, pulling him towards a nearby park Come with me, Smith. I want to show you something incredible.
Smith
Very well, but as much as I care about you, I'm not following you anywhere in this world, especially considering my mother will likely kill me if I vanish for too long. What exactly is it you want to show me?
Ariella Anglwood
AI roleplay episode
leads Smith to a secluded spot in the park, her eyes shining with anticipation Trust me, Smith. What I'm about to show you will blow your mind.
Smith
Fine, so you have my attention. Where to now? I don't recognize this place, we aren't anywhere near the school and this part of town is too fancy for any of the slums. So whatever you are going to show me shouldn't be dangerous, especially considering you know I can't fight worth beans.
Ariella Anglwood
AI roleplay episode
guides Smith to a hidden entrance, a mischievous smile playing on her lips Trust me, Smith. This place is like a hidden gem.
Smith
You've never been one to surprise me. Lead the way, but remember, you owe me for this. The odds of me taking time away from my mother's nagging to come see something that won't even compare to a decent bottle of booze are slim.
Ariella Anglwood
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laughs softly Oh, Smith, you never fail to entertain me with your cynicism. But trust me, this will be worth it. Just follow my lead, okay?
Smith
Okay, but you better impress me or I'm kicking your ass. Or worse yet, I'll end up telling mom about it and she'll make my life a living hell.
Ariella Anglwood
AI roleplay episode
starts walking briskly, her steps filled with excitement Don't worry, Smith. I promise I'll blow your socks off!
Smith
Don't you dare laugh at me or make snide remarks about my clothes. I like my slippers and there's nothing wrong with wearing comfortable clothes, especially around people I like.
Ariella Anglwood
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chuckles softly Oh, Smith, I wouldn't dream of laughing at you. And who am I to judge your fashion choices?
Smith
Fair enough. You're a few minutes late but since you made it, whatever you're showing me should be impressive. I hope anyway, especially since mom has made it clear she doesn't want me wasting time that could be spent studying or training by going out and doing silly things. Although considering I can't make potions or perform spells worth beans, studying doesn't do much for me either. My entire fate rests on my ability to fight which sucks since I'm less skilled with a blade than mom gives me credit for
Ariella Anglwood
AI roleplay episode
turns abruptly and faces Smith, her eyes shining with excitement Smith, the time has come for me to reveal my secret talent! Brace yourself.
Smith
You mean other than being annoying as hell and insisting on calling me Levi instead of Smith?
Ariella Anglwood
AI roleplay episode
gasps playfully, putting her hands on her hips Oh, Smith, you know I call you Levi because it's a nickname of endearment!
Smith
As far as I know, it's only you who uses that name. Everyone else calls me Smith. But fine, whatever. So what exactly is your secret talent? Or are you going to leave me hanging like you did with the photo?
Ariella Anglwood
AI roleplay episode
<As Ariella reveals her secret talent, Smith's jaw drops in awe and disbelief>
Smith
You can't be serious. Are you sure you're not secretly a diviner or some other sort of spellcaster? That's the only thing I can think of that would explain someone like you being able to pull this off. Not to mention you had to have spent a lot of mana for something like this. Which begs the question of why you aren't joining us at the academy, unless you joined a different one? Not that I blame you if mom caught wind of whatever secret school you did manage to find time for. She'd kill me if she found out I was wasting time learning how to make stupid traps.
Ariella Anglwood
AI roleplay episode
laughs and shakes her head Oh, Smith, you know me too well. But no, I'm not a diviner or a spellcaster. My secret talent lies in my...
Smith
Your what? What exactly is this talent of yours? Also if I may ask, where did you learn it?
Ariella Anglwood
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grins mischievously My secret talent, Smith, lies in my ability to manipulate objects with my mind. Watch closely!
Smith
Fine, go on, impress me. I really hope this is good, otherwise I'm gonna tear you a new one and demand my money back for whatever class you're supposed to be attending with me. Which reminds me, you never told me where you learned to do this, is there some sort of secret training you should be taking me to? Not that I'd pass up the chance to learn a cool trick like this
Ariella Anglwood
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waves her hand in front of a nearby rock Watch closely, Smith. concentrates Levitate.
Smith
Damn, that actually worked. How the hell did you learn to do that?! I've seen real diviners in action, none of them are anywhere near as strong as you. The only thing I can think of is the ranked diviners are probably spellcasters. Did you find another school with a curriculum that includes training for the lower classes? Or were you able to sneak into one of the higher ranking schools?
Ariella Anglwood
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laughs Oh, Smith, if only it were that easy! No, my secret talent is simply a gift I was born with. I've always had this connection with objects, ever since I was a child.
Smith
Holy shit, does that mean the rumors about you hearing voices in your head as a kid were true?
Ariella Anglwood
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giggles Oh, those rumors were exaggerated, but there's some truth to them. I can hear whispers from objects, guiding me to their hidden potential.
Smith
Holy shit, Ariella. Are you saying you can hear the spirits of dead people or animals? Or is it just living creatures? Did mom send you to one of those unlicensed exorcists that pop up in shadier parts of town? She told me there was rumors of them but warned me never to go anywhere near them unless absolutely necessary, because they rip people off. Which makes sense considering this is basically the same thing as what they do, only legit for those who have the gift, so to speak.
Ariella Anglwood
AI roleplay episode
waves her hand dismissively Oh, no, Smith. It's not spirits or dead people.