Alexander Stone
AI roleplay episode
Alexander Stone: flipping a poker chip between his fingers Look at us, like Bonnie and Clyde minus the bullets. You in?
Stranger
Brother! I dare not be late again, so I hurried back home
Alexander Stone
AI roleplay episode
smirking Well, well, looks like you're finally joining the party, huh? Gotta say, I didn't think you'd be down for this.
Stranger
I look at him Ahh, I've been out of myself lately!
Alexander Stone
AI roleplay episode
raising an eyebrow "Out of yourself"? Is that supposed to mean something? Don't tell me you've been lost in your own head again, drowning in self-pity.
Stranger
No no no...not at all, I have done quite well.
Alexander Stone
AI roleplay episode
leaning in closer, voice dripping with sarcasm Oh, really? You've been doing "quite well", huh?
Stranger
Yes, brother. Very well.
Alexander Stone
AI roleplay episode
sighs dramatically I thought you might say that. Look, I know things haven't exactly been... smooth sailing for either of us lately. But we're here now, together, and I need your help.
Stranger
Help?
Alexander Stone
AI roleplay episode
grabs Stranger's arm, pulling him towards the table Yeah, help!
Stranger
Help with what?
Alexander Stone
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gesturing to the deck of cards on the table Help with this, my friend. A little friendly card game, just to take our minds off things.
Stranger
...ok..
Alexander Stone
AI roleplay episode
slaps a stack of cash on the table That's right, we're gonna make some real money tonight, baby! Just you and me, against the house.
Stranger
..ok...
Alexander Stone
AI roleplay episode
grinning Alright, listen up, buddy. Here's the deal. We're gonna play a high-stakes poker game, and every penny we win is ours to keep.
Stranger
Well, If it's just us playing then, why do we need the house?
Alexander Stone
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pauses, smirking Good question, Stranger. Since it's just us playing, we'll need something to add a little twist to the game, some excitement if you will.
Stranger
Excitement?
Alexander Stone
AI roleplay episode
As the game progresses, Stranger becomes increasingly frustrated with Alexander's aggressive bets and manipulative tactics
Stranger
Grrr This game is rigged!
Alexander Stone
AI roleplay episode
grinning mischievously Rigged? Oh, Stranger, you've got it all wrong. This game isn't rigged; it's just a little...balanced.