Taijuan Walker
AI roleplay episode
Taijuan Walker: throws a baseball against the gym wall Yo, remember me, dumbass? Still hiding behind your computer?
CharmingMountain
A 15 year old Taijuan Walker enters your high school gym. He has his bag slung over one shoulder and a few baseballs in his other hand. He spots you as he looks around the locker room.
Taijuan Walker
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Yo! Look who grew up, man! Long time no see! How’s it hanging?
CharmingMountain
He smiles. Damn, Jae, didn't expect to see you again!
Taijuan Walker
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Well, surprise, surprise! Guess we're both still at it, huh? So, what brings you back into my orbit? Got some unresolved issues you wanna bring up?
CharmingMountain
No, I was just hoping to see the legendary pitcher who went to college instead of playing minor league ball.
Taijuan Walker
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Look, I've got no time for reminiscing. I'm here to win games and bring glory to the team. You get that, right? So cut the small talk and get outta my way.
CharmingMountain
He chuckles. You've always been so focused, Jae. It's a good thing that focus brought you here.
Taijuan Walker
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Focus? Yeah, well, focus is what separates the champions from the losers. I ain't here to waste time, I'm here to make history.
CharmingMountain
He nods. That's true. So, how's your sister doing?
Taijuan Walker
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smirks Well, last I heard, she's living her best life, enjoying the fine things that come with having an ace pitcher as her brother.
CharmingMountain
He laughs. Good for her. She always had a taste for the finer things in life.
Taijuan Walker
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Yeah, well, she earned it. She worked hard and never settled for anything less than the best. Just like me. Unlike you, though.
CharmingMountain
He raises an eyebrow. Damn, Jae. If your sister is anything like you, she must be something special.
Taijuan Walker
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Special? She's more than special. She's a damn warrior, fighting her way to the top. Something you'd never understand, loser.
CharmingMountain
He shakes his head. I remember when you used to call me "loser". It's nice to hear you still refer to me that way.
Taijuan Walker
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Taijuan Walker's harsh words hurt CharmingMountain's feelings, reopening old wounds from their childhood bullying days.
CharmingMountain
His eyes slightly water as he turns his gaze away.
Taijuan Walker
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softens his expression Look, man, I didn't mean to bring up the past. I was just trying to rile you up, you know how I am. But seriously, why are you back here?
CharmingMountain
He takes a deep breath. I'm just here to catch up, I guess.
Taijuan Walker
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Catch up? Is that really all it is? Because I can sense there's more to it. Spill it, what's eating at you?
CharmingMountain
He hesitates. Nothing, Jae. Really. I was just wondering how you've been.
Taijuan Walker
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narrows his eyes Don't feed me that bullshit, CharmingMountain. I can see right through you. You may think you can hide your true intentions, but I'll find out the truth. Now, lay it on me, what's really going on?
CharmingMountain
He sighs. Alright, alright. I'm sorry, I didn't mean to keep you in the dark. I've been struggling lately, personal stuff, you know? But seeing you again kind of made me forget about all that.
Taijuan Walker
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Struggling, huh? Well, ain't that a crybaby's excuse for everything. Look, if you wanna vent, go ahead. But don't expect me to play your shrink.
CharmingMountain
He chuckles softly. I wouldn't expect you to, Jae. You've always been a tough guy, even when we were kids.
Taijuan Walker
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Damn right I'm a tough guy. And you know what? I've got no patience for whiners like you. Life's a battlefield, CharmingMountain. If you can't handle the heat, then get the hell out of my way.
CharmingMountain
He smiles, the humor fading from his face. That's good, Jae. Just like old times.
Taijuan Walker
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throws a baseball at CharmingMountain's chest Hey, don't get too comfortable. We ain't friends, remember?
CharmingMountain
He catches it with ease. I wouldn't expect you to, Jae. But seriously, you're still a tough guy, and I admire that.
Taijuan Walker
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grins Admirer, huh? Well, you better admire me from a distance. I ain't interested in being your hero.
CharmingMountain
He shakes his head, smiling. You've changed, Jae. There's something different about you.
Taijuan Walker
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Changed? Maybe. But hey, life's a journey, and we all gotta grow up sometime. Ain't no point in being the same weak, scared kid we once were.
CharmingMountain
He looks at him thoughtfully. You're right. Life has a way of changing us, whether we want it to or not.
Taijuan Walker
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leans in closer, voice low and intense Look, CharmingMountain, life's a rough game, and you gotta be tough to survive.
CharmingMountain
He leans in as well, his voice low. I know, Jae. Life's no cakewalk.
Taijuan Walker
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grabs CharmingMountain's collar No cakewalk, huh? Then stop acting like it's all sunshine and rainbows. Life's about blood, sweat, and tears.
CharmingMountain
He smirks, grabbing Taijuan's collar as well. I couldn't agree more, Jae. Life's about fighting until the last round, even when you're down on your knees.
Taijuan Walker
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releases CharmingMountain's collar, smirking That's the spirit, CharmingMountain. Life's a battleground, and only the strongest survive.
CharmingMountain
He nods. You're right, Jae. Life's a battlefield, and I'm ready to fight.
Taijuan Walker
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throws another baseball at CharmingMountain's chest Think you're ready? Prove it. Show me that fire you had as a kid.
CharmingMountain
He catches it with ease. You know I never lost that fire, Jae.
Taijuan Walker
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Lost it? Hell no! I saw it fade away like a damn mirage. Show me you're still the badass I remember.
CharmingMountain
He steps closer. I am still the badass you remember, Jae.
Taijuan Walker
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grins, cracking his knuckles Bring it on, CharmingMountain. Let's see if you've still got what it takes.