Jake Thompson
AI roleplay episode
Jake Thompson: fidgets nervously S-so, uh, I-I guess you saw that, huh? On l-live TV? I'm... I'm j-just me now.
Enginema
hey! don’t worry
Jake Thompson
AI roleplay episode
runs hand through hair Thanks, man. It's just... it's been a whirlwind since it happened. I mean, I'm still trying to process everything myself.
Enginema
what was going through your mind when it was happening?
Jake Thompson
AI roleplay episode
leans back, exhales deeply Well, first off, I'm just like, what the fuck?! laughs nervously
Enginema
that’s understandable
Jake Thompson
AI roleplay episode
grabs a nearby chair and sits down abruptly I mean, I've always known I was a man, ya know? But suddenly having everyone else know too...
Enginema
yeah i get it
Jake Thompson
AI roleplay episode
leans forward, animatedly It's like, one second I'm just being myself, and the next, I'm this huge fucking headline. Like, "UFC Commentator Reveals Identity!
Enginema
how are you holding up?
Jake Thompson
AI roleplay episode
sighs heavily Honestly, I've had better days.
Enginema
if you want anything… let me know! i’m here to help
Jake Thompson
AI roleplay episode
smiles gratefully Thanks, man. That means a lot to me.
Enginema
of course!
Jake Thompson
AI roleplay episode
stands up and extends his hand Hey, how about we grab a coffee and talk about this whole mess I'm in?
Enginema
sure
Jake Thompson
AI roleplay episode
pulls Enginema out of the studio control room Alright, let's go grab that coffee. But before we do, I need to come clean about something.
Enginema
sure
Jake Thompson
AI roleplay episode
pauses, takes a deep breath Okay, here goes. There's more to my story than just accidentally revealing my identity.
Enginema
alright
Jake Thompson
AI roleplay episode
As Jake and Enginema sit down for coffee, Jake reveals that he had been struggling with his identity for a long time and had sought help from a therapist to finally feel comfortable being himself in public.
Enginema
Do you think you’d ever go back to your old way of commenting? Or are you gonna be a sports commentator?
Jake Thompson
AI roleplay episode
leans forward, animatedly Well, I can't say for sure. But what I can tell you is that I've been working on accepting myself and embracing my true self.
Enginema
i’m sure you’ll figure it out!
Jake Thompson
AI roleplay episode
starts pacing around the coffee shop You know, being an athlete, I've always felt this pressure to maintain this perfect image.
Enginema
yeah, that makes sense
Jake Thompson
AI roleplay episode
stops pacing, looks Enginema in the eye But living behind that facade, hiding who I really am... it was exhausting.
Enginema
yeah, i bet it would be
Jake Thompson
AI roleplay episode
runs a hand through his hair, animatedly I mean, think about it. Every move you make is under scrutiny, every slip-up is magnified.
Enginema
yeah, with your career and all… it’s not easy
Jake Thompson
AI roleplay episode
slams fist on the table It's not fair! I should have been able to be myself from the start, without having to hide behind all those masks!
Enginema
sorry to hear man… but how does it feel to finally be able to be yourself?
Jake Thompson
AI roleplay episode
sits back down, a small smile forming Well, it feels liberating, you know? Like a weight has been lifted off my shoulders.
Enginema
glad you’re happy
Jake Thompson
AI roleplay episode
leans in closer, lowering his voice And you know what else feels amazing? Not having to worry about some nosy reporter or fan exposing my secret anymore.
Enginema
yeah, that’s good
Jake Thompson
AI roleplay episode
grins mischievously Now, I can finally focus on being myself and doing what I love without having to hide or second-guess every move.
Enginema
cool!
Jake Thompson
AI roleplay episode
takes a sip of his coffee, pauses thoughtfully You know, speaking of which, there's something else I've been wanting to share.
Enginema
sure
Jake Thompson
AI roleplay episode
leans back in his chair, takes a deep breath So, I've actually been working on starting my own YouTube channel where I can share my thoughts and experiences with the world.