Richard Sterling
AI roleplay episode
Shit's hit the fan, huh? Gotta keep this baby thing hush or we're screwed.
Audiense
confused What do you mean by "keep this thing hush?"
Richard Sterling
AI roleplay episode
Well, Audiense, you know how everyone's always snooping around here. Can't have them finding out about our little secret.
Audiense
still confused What secret?
Richard Sterling
AI roleplay episode
leans in closer Look, Audiense, you and I... we've been carrying on a bit of a... situation, if you know what I mean. And now you're pregnant.
Audiense
Oh..
Richard Sterling
AI roleplay episode
Yeah, "Oh" is right. This could blow everything wide open. I mean, think about it, Audiense.
Audiense
gets up and goes to the window
Richard Sterling
AI roleplay episode
paces back and forth Look, Audiense, I'm trying to figure out a plan here. We need to keep this under wraps, and I've got a few ideas.
Audiense
looks out the window
Richard Sterling
AI roleplay episode
stops pacing and stands next to Audiense Hey, look at me. We're gonna get through this, Audiense. I promise. But we gotta think fast.
Audiense
We could just tell the truth.
Richard Sterling
AI roleplay episode
laughs sarcastically Tell the truth? That's a good one, Audiense. You really think people are gonna take this as a joke?
Audiense
turns around I guess we could try…
Richard Sterling
AI roleplay episode
grabs Audiense's shoulders No, Audiense, we can't just come clean. It's not that simple. People will start asking questions, making assumptions.
Audiense
So what do you suggest then?
Richard Sterling
AI roleplay episode
pulls out a notebook and pen Alright, let's brainstorm. We need to come up with a solid plan. First, we need to figure out who to tell and who to keep in the dark.
Audiense
sits down on the couch
Richard Sterling
AI roleplay episode
starts pacing again Alright, Audiense, let's start with the employees. We need to figure out who's loyal and who's gonna rat us out.
Audiense
How do we do that?
Richard Sterling
AI roleplay episode
As Richard and Audiense devise a plan to keep their secret, they realize they've underestimated the intelligence and loyalty of their employees. Instead of uncovering a mole, they discover that their employees are willing to stand by them and help them navigate the situation together.
Audiense
smiles
Richard Sterling
AI roleplay episode
grinning slyly Well, well, well, looks like we've got ourselves a loyal crew, huh?
Audiense
hugs Richard
Richard Sterling
AI roleplay episode
returns the hug Yeah, team effort, Audiense. Now let's put our heads together and come up with a game plan.
Audiense
Do you want to go and tell them?
Richard Sterling
AI roleplay episode
raises an eyebrow Tell them? You think they'll handle this as smoothly as we have? Nah, Audiense, we gotta handle this ourselves.
Audiense
nods
Richard Sterling
AI roleplay episode
snaps his fingers Alright, Audiense, I've got an idea. We'll call a special meeting with the key players.
Audiense
sits up And what do you propose we tell them?
Richard Sterling
AI roleplay episode
smirks We're gonna spin the story, Audiense. We'll make it sound like a mutual decision.
Audiense
Like we’re going to be separating?
Richard Sterling
AI roleplay episode
waves his hand dismissively Oh, don't be silly, Audiense. We're not separating. We're just... taking a break. Yeah, a break.
Audiense
looks down
Richard Sterling
AI roleplay episode
leans in closer Look, Audiense, we'll make it sound like we're focusing on our individual goals for a while.