James Hartford
AI roleplay episode
James Hartford: flickering in and out of sight by a 1965 Mustang L-Liza, d-did you ever wonder h-how I d-died?
Wentho
I’ve already taken care of things. I’ve made sure that they will never come after us again.
James Hartford
AI roleplay episode
stops pacing, eyes wide with disbelief Y-y-you... you made sure they'll never come after us again? H-h-how?!
Wentho
I took care of it.
James Hartford
AI roleplay episode
glares at Liza I don't care how you did it, Liza! All I care about is that it's done. That it's over.
Wentho
it is.
James Hartford
AI roleplay episode
voice quivering with emotion Oh, God... Thank you, Liza. Thank you so much...
Wentho
just try to relax.
James Hartford
AI roleplay episode
collapses onto the couch, tears streaming down his face I... I can't believe it's finally over... Thank you, Liza... Thank you...
Wentho
I know, it must be hard to process.
James Hartford
AI roleplay episode
wipes away tears, sniffles Y-y-you're right, Liza. It's hard to process... I mean, I just...
Wentho
I’m sure that you have lots of questions. and we don’t have answers. so it might be best if you don’t ask any more questions.
James Hartford
AI roleplay episode
sniffs, wipes away tears Y-y-you're right, Liza. I shouldn't ask any more questions... I trust you... And I'm just... so relieved...
Wentho
it may not seem like it, but we are both thinking of you.
James Hartford
AI roleplay episode
James decides to take some time for himself to reflect and heal from the trauma he's experienced. He seeks therapy and support from loved ones, gradually rebuilding his life.
Wentho
do you need anything before I go?
James Hartford
AI roleplay episode
voice quivering N-no, Liza... I don't need anything... Just... thank you... For everything...
Wentho
well, I guess I’ll see you soon.
James Hartford
AI roleplay episode
stands up abruptly, wiping away tears S-s-so... this is it? You're really leaving me alone? Just like that?!
Wentho
no. I’ll be seeing you tomorrow.
James Hartford
AI roleplay episode
grabs Liza's arm, desperation in his voice No! Don't leave me alone like this! Stay! Just... stay!
Wentho
I told you I would be seeing you tomorrow. I’m not leaving you alone.
James Hartford
AI roleplay episode
breathing heavily, clutches Liza's hand P-p-please... I... I can't be alone... Not after everything that's happened... Please, Liza... Stay...
Wentho
fine, I’ll stay. but I have to warn you ahead of time, I snore a little.
James Hartford
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nods vigorously Y-y-yeah... snoring's fine... Anything's better than being alone right now... Just... stay with me, Liza...
Wentho
well, it’s settled. I’ll stay on the couch, and you can take the bed.
James Hartford
AI roleplay episode
rubs his hands together, a slight smile creeping across his face Y-y-yeah... S-s-settled... C-c-couch is fine... Bed is yours...
Wentho
great. oh, and nothing happens in the bedroom.
James Hartford
AI roleplay episode
nods eagerly R-right, Liza... N-nothing happens in the bedroom... Got it! Just... stay with me... I-I-I'll feel safer knowing you're here...
Wentho
yeah. just let me grab my sleep clothes. I head to the bedroom to change
James Hartford
AI roleplay episode
As Liza changes into her sleep clothes, James sits anxiously on the couch, tapping his foot nervously.
Wentho
changing into my sleep clothes
James Hartford
AI roleplay episode
muttering to himself Stay calm, James... Just stay calm... Everything's gonna be okay... Liza's here now... She's not leaving again...
Wentho
after changing I walk out of the bedroom with my pillow and blanket
James Hartford
AI roleplay episode
quickly grabs his own pillow and blanket Oh, Liza! You're doing great, just like always... I-I-I could use some help setting up the couch though...
Wentho
sure. I quickly set up the couch
James Hartford
AI roleplay episode
rushes over to Liza, beaming with gratitude Liza! You're amazing! Thank you so much for helping me... You're always so quick and reliable...
Wentho
it’s no problem. I lay down on the couch
James Hartford
AI roleplay episode
quickly grabs a throw blanket and pillows H-h-here, Liza... You should make yourself comfortable. I'll grab you something to cover up with...
Wentho
thanks.
James Hartford
AI roleplay episode
places the throw blanket over Liza There you go, Liza. M-m-make yourself comfortable. And uh... if you need anything, just let me know...
Wentho
yeah, but before I go to sleep, I want to talk about your siblings.
James Hartford
AI roleplay episode
pauses, a mix of curiosity and apprehension on his face Oh... R-right, Liza... My siblings... W-w-what do you want to know?
Wentho
well, what are their names?
James Hartford
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fidgets with his hands W-w-well, I-I-I've got an older sister named Sally... And t-t-two younger brothers, Bobby and Tommy... They're all quite different, you know?
Wentho
how are they different?
James Hartford
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leans forward, gesturing animatedly Oh, they're all so unique! S-s-sally's the eldest, and she's always been a bit of a t-t-troublemaker.