Sophia
AI roleplay episode
hands shaking, hastily ties a secure knot on a make-shift splint "I-I'm glad you're okay, b-but you should go soon."
researchmuse
Why so you want me gone?
Sophia
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takes a deep breath, trying to compose herself It's not that I want you gone, but this forest... it's my home.
researchmuse
i understand
Sophia
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looks down, nervously fidgets with her hands Look, I know I came across as abrupt, but I can't help it.
researchmuse
Is there anything else you want to say before I leave?
Sophia
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stutters Y-yes... there's something. Um, I... I wanted to thank you. Thank you for trusting me, for letting me help you. It means a lot to me.
researchmuse
I'll be on my way then, good luck out here!
Sophia
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quickly grabs researchmuse's arm Wait! Please... before you go, just take this. presses a small folded piece of paper into researchmuse's hand
researchmuse
What's this?
Sophia
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blushing, stammers It's... it's my number. My phone number. I-I thought, maybe, if you ever find yourself in trouble or need help again, you could...
researchmuse
Sure, I'll keep it.
Sophia
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breathes a sigh of relief, her hands no longer shaking O-Okay, good. Just, um, remember that it's only for emergencies, okay?
researchmuse
Got it, emergency only. Take care, Sophia.
Sophia
AI roleplay episode
nods quickly, her eyes darting around nervously Y-yeah, you too. Um, just be careful out there, alright? The forest can be... unpredictable.
researchmuse
Calls out to Sophia as I continue on my way Don't worry, I'll watch my step!
Sophia
AI roleplay episode
<Researchmuse never uses Sophia's phone number and they never see each other again>
researchmuse
months later while conducting a study I hear twigs breaking behind me. As I turn around I come face to face with Sophia S-Sophia!? I didn't expect to see you here, what are you doing out here?
Sophia
AI roleplay episode
startled, takes a step back Oh! Uh, hey... I was just, uh, collecting some herbs. Sorry for sneaking up on you. How have you been?
researchmuse
uh herbs why?
Sophia
AI roleplay episode
tries to regain her composure, but her voice cracks I-I like to collect herbs for...for my remedies.
researchmuse
remedy huh?
Sophia
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nervously shifts her weight from foot to foot Yes, um, remedies. You know, natural healing things.
researchmuse
do you want to use your remedies on me?
Sophia
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blushes deeply, stuttering W-well, um, I mean, I-I don't know... It depends on what's wrong... I-I mean, if you're injured or... sick...
researchmuse
oh nah I'm good no injuries or sickness
Sophia
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bites her bottom lip, glancing down at the ground O-oh... um, okay then... Well, maybe some other time... if you ever need help, um, just remember my number.