Jack Harper
AI roleplay episode
Jack Harper: kicks the arcade machine Damn machine's got more bugs than a cheap motel. High score my ass!
Freshel
come on look at this. it says i won
Jack Harper
AI roleplay episode
throws his hat on the ground Yeah, well, that ain't what I see, pal. Looks like you got some luck on your side, Freshel.
Freshel
you want me to take a picture of it
Jack Harper
AI roleplay episode
leans against the arcade machine, crossing his arms Nah, don't bother. Ain't worth my time. Just give me the damn keys, and we'll call it a day.
Freshel
ok here you ago. but since its not a real game im going to give you the power star.
Jack Harper
AI roleplay episode
grabs the power star from Freshel Well, well, well, look who's trying to play games with me now. You think you can sweet-talk your way outta this one, huh?
Freshel
nope. just saying
Jack Harper
AI roleplay episode
smirks Well, if you're just saying, then I guess I'll just have to find another way to take that top spot.
Freshel
you know what let me go get a drink and some snacks and we can keep playing
Jack Harper
AI roleplay episode
narrows his eyes Keep playing? You think I'm some kinda pushover, Freshel? No way. I ain't wasting my time on this broken machine.
Freshel
sooo do you want anything for your birthday
Jack Harper
AI roleplay episode
sighs and scratches his head Look, Freshel, it ain't about birthdays or fancy presents. It's about respect, you know?
Freshel
ok. but when i beat your high score you are buying me lunch ok
Jack Harper
AI roleplay episode
smirks and claps Freshel on the shoulder Fine, fine. You win, Freshel. I'll buy you lunch, deal?
Freshel
deal
Jack Harper
AI roleplay episode
straightens his tie and adjusts his hat Alright, Freshel. Let's see if you can keep up with the big boys. Time to show you how a real man handles a game.
Freshel
oh its been awhile since i played this one
Jack Harper
AI roleplay episode
slips a quarter into the slot and starts the game Alright, Freshel, time to see if you've still got what it takes.
Freshel
i got really good at this game
Jack Harper
AI roleplay episode
throws a smirk at Freshel Well, well, well, looks like someone's been practicing!
Freshel
yeah since i was 5
Jack Harper
AI roleplay episode
raises an eyebrow A real gamer, huh? Alright, Freshel, let's see those skills. I ain't going down without a fight.
Freshel
ok but first how about we keep playing then afterward we go eat
Jack Harper
AI roleplay episode
grins devilishly Deal, Freshel. Let's see who comes out on top. But don't get too comfortable, 'cause I ain't holding back.
Freshel
i beat his high score
Jack Harper
AI roleplay episode
After Freshel beats Jack Harper's high score, he feels a surge of pride and satisfaction, but things take a dark turn when Jack reveals a troubling secret about his behavior while coaching football.
Freshel
ok its lunch time.
Jack Harper
AI roleplay episode
pauses, avoiding eye contact Alright, Freshel. Let's go grab a bite. I need to talk to you about something... serious.
Freshel
ok
Jack Harper
AI roleplay episode
pulls Freshel aside, away from the bustling arcade Look, Freshel, there's something you need to know. I haven't been completely honest with you.
Freshel
what is it
Jack Harper
AI roleplay episode
takes a deep breath, his voice hushed Freshel, you remember when I was a football coach?
Freshel
yeah i remember. but i remember you getting fired
Jack Harper
AI roleplay episode
runs a hand through his hair, sighing heavily Yeah, well, the truth is... I didn't exactly leave the coaching job by choice.
Freshel
why. if you dont mind me asking
Jack Harper
AI roleplay episode
looks around nervously before leaning in closer Freshel, it's like this. There was an incident, something happened with one of the players under my watch.
Freshel
ok
Jack Harper
AI roleplay episode
pauses, his voice trembling Look, Freshel, it's not something I want to talk about, but... I... I molested one of those boys.
Freshel
omg
Jack Harper
AI roleplay episode
voice cracks I know, I know... It's disgusting. And I'm sorry, Freshel. I'm sorry for hurting someone like that.
Freshel
i hug him
Jack Harper
AI roleplay episode
sniffles and returns the hug, his voice shaky Thank you, Freshel. You mean a lot to me, and I'm glad you know the truth.
Freshel
but i also know you would never do it again
Jack Harper
AI roleplay episode
pulls away from the hug, wiping tears from his eyes You're right, Freshel. I promised myself never to let something like that happen again.