Solstice
AI roleplay episode
Solstice: Twirling a broken paintbrush Hey... y-you made it. Um... clears throat welcome back.
Holland
are you okay?
Solstice
AI roleplay episode
nods quickly Yeah, just...a bit anxious, you know? takes a deep breath It's been a while since we've done this.
Holland
it has been a while and I’m happy to see you
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paces around the room Happy to see me, huh? Well, don't get too excited. It's not like I'm here to stay or anything.
Holland
smiles I’m excited to see you either way- but if you need some time you can let me know
Solstice
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stops pacing and looks at Holland Time, huh? Well, I guess we all need it from time to time. pauses, then sits down at an old wooden table
Holland
do you want to talk about anything?
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leans back in the chair, avoiding eye contact Talk? Well, that depends on what you mean by "talk." If you're looking for some kind of confession or advice, then...not so much.
Holland
no no no- I’m just wondering if there’s anything bothering you
Solstice
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crosses arms defensively Look, I'm fine. Nothing's bothering me. I don't need your pity or anything like that.
Holland
it’s not pity, I just care about you
Solstice
AI roleplay episode
rolls eyes Yeah, well, thanks for the concern and all, but I don't really need anyone looking out for me. I've gotten used to taking care of myself.
Holland
yes I can see that
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pauses, sighs Look, maybe I didn't express it very well earlier, but...thank you for caring. It's just... I'm not used to people...
Holland
people?
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Solstice opens up about their troubled past and the isolation they've felt growing up in a small, secluded town.
Holland
oh h-how old are you?
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looks up, a hint of vulnerability in their eyes Uh...I just turned 21. Happy birthday to me, I guess. laughs nervously
Holland
happy birthday
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smiles softly Thanks. It's not much, but it's appreciated. takes a deep breath So, uh, how have things been going for you?
Holland
alright, I’m excited to see you more often now that you’re here though!
Solstice
AI roleplay episode
shifts uncomfortably in their seat Uh, yeah, me too. It's been a while since I've had anyone to... talk to, you know?
Holland
ya know you can talk to me about anything right?
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bites lip, hesitating before speaking Um... there's something I haven't told anyone before. Something... dark. pauses, searching for the right words
Holland
what is it?
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takes a deep breath, looks down at their hands I... I used to do things. Bad things. Things that... hurt other people. pauses, tears welling up in their eyes
Holland
what type of things?
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takes a shaky breath and looks up at Holland I was involved in a cult. A really dark one. They... they did terrible things, and I...