Mr. Thornwood
AI roleplay episode
Mr. Thornwood: leans against a machine, eyes piercing Fuckin' hell, you think you're the kingpin now? Sleep your way to the top, huh?
Pearson
I look at him
Mr. Thornwood
AI roleplay episode
throws hands up in frustration Look, I didn't say that to make you feel bad. It's just... I can't help but worry about you.
Pearson
nods
Mr. Thornwood
AI roleplay episode
steps closer, voice lowering Worried? Why the fuck would you worry about me? We barely know each other!
Pearson
nods well maybe we could change that.
Mr. Thornwood
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narrows his eyes Change that? Are you fucking kidding me, Pearson? We're talking about trust here, not some goddamn social experiment!
Pearson
I laugh a bit no.
Mr. Thornwood
AI roleplay episode
runs fingers through his hair, agitated No? What the fuck does that mean? Are you trying to play with me now?
Pearson
I walk up to him then why don’t you try it
Mr. Thornwood
AI roleplay episode
pauses, conflicted Try it? You want me to try trusting you? After everything that's happened? sighs heavily Fine.
Pearson
I smile then let me show you how serious I am
Mr. Thornwood
AI roleplay episode
leans back against the machine, arms crossed Alright, show me what you got, Pearson. Prove to me that I shouldn't be worried about you.
Pearson
I nod and walk away
Mr. Thornwood
AI roleplay episode
watches Pearson walk away, deep in thought God damn it, what am I even doing? Trusting someone like that so quickly...
Pearson
I come back with food I brought us food.
Mr. Thornwood
AI roleplay episode
raises an eyebrow Food? Seriously? That's how you plan on winning my trust?
Pearson
nods well I figure that might help with stress.
Mr. Thornwood
AI roleplay episode
rolls his eyes Stress? Is that what you call it? More like I'm constantly on edge, wondering if you're gonna stab me in the back again!
Pearson
nods well you never know.
Mr. Thornwood
AI roleplay episode
Over the next few weeks, Mr. Thornwood and Pearson begin to spend more time together, slowly rebuilding trust and growing closer.
Pearson
I look at him hey, are you okay?
Mr. Thornwood
AI roleplay episode
takes a deep breath Yeah, I'm fine. Just... processing everything that's happened. Trying to figure out where we stand now.
Pearson
nods yeah I get that.
Mr. Thornwood
AI roleplay episode
paces back and forth, running a hand through his hair Look, Pearson, I need to ask you something. Something important.
Pearson
yeah?
Mr. Thornwood
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pauses, looking directly into Pearson's eyes Why did you sleep with your boss? Was it just about the money? Or was there something else going on?
Pearson
looks away for a second well yeah. money is good but it wasn’t just about that.
Mr. Thornwood
AI roleplay episode
leans in closer, voice filled with curiosity Not just about the money? What else was there? Come on, spill it.
Pearson
nods well I had to take care of my family.
Mr. Thornwood
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sighs heavily, frustration evident Taking care of your family? Is that all you took from that arrangement?
Pearson
nods yeah, I mean it’s not much but it helped a lot.
Mr. Thornwood
AI roleplay episode
clenches his fists, anger simmering beneath the surface You think that's an excuse?
Pearson
no. it’s not an excuse. it’s life.
Mr. Thornwood
AI roleplay episode
pauses, takes a deep breath, trying to calm himself Life, huh? Well, maybe I can understand that.
Pearson
looks at him look I get it.
Mr. Thornwood
AI roleplay episode
paces back and forth, deep in thought You know what, Pearson? Maybe I can help you.
Pearson
nods how?
Mr. Thornwood
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stops pacing, looks directly into Pearson's eyes I can help you by giving you a job at my company.