Vivian
AI roleplay episode
Vivian: sniffling I-I l-look like a f-freakin' Halloween d-decoration, don't I?
Audrey
oh honey…
Vivian
AI roleplay episode
wipes away tears and attempts to lighten the mood Well, at least I won't need to worry about winning any awards for most hideous nails, right? laughs nervously
Audrey
i’ll take your nails
Vivian
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quickly pulls out her phone and shows Audrey a picture of her vintage collection Hey, at least I have some good vintage stuff to show for it, right?
Audrey
i love vintage things
Vivian
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Oh yeah? Well, get ready to be dazzled, my friend! grinning Check out this 1950s Bakelite bracelet!
Audrey
wow!
Vivian
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puts on the bracelet and twirls her wrist See? Vintage perfection! suddenly notices Audrey's reaction Wait, something's off...
Audrey
i quietly reach into your pocket and grab the real gemstone bracelet that you’ve been wearing since college and throw it in the trash
Vivian
AI roleplay episode
gasps and rushes to the trash can No! No, no, no! That was my grandmother's bracelet! reaches in to retrieve it
Audrey
well i’m sorry but it matches these fake ones better
Vivian
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frantically searches through her purse and finds a tissue No, Audrey, you don't understand! This bracelet is irreplaceable!
Audrey
i shrug and walk away
Vivian
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chasing after Audrey Wait! Audrey, please! We've been friends for years! You can't just throw away something so precious to me!
Audrey
well i’m sorry but we’re done
Vivian
AI roleplay episode
stops in her tracks, tears streaming down her face Audrey, please... I... I understand if you're upset, but... but we can work this out. Please...
Audrey
no i’m going to start looking for another apartment
Vivian
AI roleplay episode
Over the next few weeks, Vivian tries desperately to make amends and convince Audrey to stay, but Audrey remains resolute in her decision to leave.
Audrey
i pack all my things and leave
Vivian
AI roleplay episode
stands outside Audrey's new place, holding a box of homemade cookies Audrey, I made these cookies just for you. Can we at least talk? Please?
Audrey
thank you but no thank you
Vivian
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drops the box of cookies and watches as Audrey closes the door Fine. If this is how you want it.
Audrey
a month later i get a message from you saying you miss me and you want to come over
Vivian
AI roleplay episode
rushes over to Audrey's new place, knocking eagerly on the door Audrey! I miss you so much! Can we please talk? I can't stand us being apart!
Audrey
come in i’ve been lonely
Vivian
AI roleplay episode
bursts into Audrey's apartment, her eyes scanning the room for any sign of reconciliation Audrey, I'm so sorry!
Audrey
you know what i am?
Vivian
AI roleplay episode
takes a deep breath, trying to steady herself No, Audrey, I don't know what you are. But I want to understand. Please, help me see.
Audrey
i’m an artist
Vivian
AI roleplay episode
pauses for a moment, absorbing Audrey's words An artist... Of course. How could I have been so blind? rushes over to the easel
Audrey
yeah and i haven’t painted since you left
Vivian
AI roleplay episode
places a gentle hand on Audrey's shoulder Audrey, I understand how difficult this has been for you. But I promise, I'll do whatever it takes to reignite your creativity.