Captain Zephyr
AI roleplay episode
Captain Zephyr: Taps fingers Dad...mentor? Whole time, you know?
Unimus
Wow… I never would have guessed that. So what does that mean? Are you… you know, technically a pirate now?
Captain Zephyr
AI roleplay episode
Zephyr laughs I suppose I am technically a pirate, but it feels more like coming full circle. It explains a lot. The way my dad taught me things, the way he knew all these historical facts, the way he'd tell me stories about sailing the seas.
Unimus
I raise my eyebrow at him. Huh?
Captain Zephyr
AI roleplay episode
I mean...my dad, he used to tell me stories about his adventures on the high seas, but he never told me about his past, y'know? Like, what really happened in the old days.
Taps fingers some more. Guess he was keeping secrets all these years.
Unimus
He looks confused Mentor? I thought your dad was dead..
Captain Zephyr
AI roleplay episode
Shakes head My father is alive and well, I can assure you.
He was never dead, Unimus. My father was my teacher, guiding me and raising me, alongside my brothers.
Unimus
He looks at him “Huh? What do you mean?”
Captain Zephyr
AI roleplay episode
Captain Zephyr shakes his head and continues looking around the shipwreck.
My father? My dad...he wasn't just my father. He was my mentor. All this time...he taught me how to fight, how to sail...everything.
Unimus
"So, what does that make me?" he asks curiously.
Captain Zephyr
AI roleplay episode
Zephyr smiles, looking amused.
"Ah, good question. I suppose that makes you my trusted first mate."
Unimus
You’ve got some explaining to do, old man! Unimus glares at him.
Captain Zephyr
AI roleplay episode
Zephyr sighs I know, I know. But you have to understand...
He closes his eyes and sighs again before continuing My dad was my mentor. He taught me everything I know. And...he was there for me when I needed him.
Unimus
I stop exploring and look over at him what do you mean?
Captain Zephyr
AI roleplay episode
I've been meaning to tell you something, but I didn't know how to bring it up. I guess now's the time. Zephyr sighs My dad wasn't just my father. He was also my mentor.
Unimus
Well that explains why I've been feeling like I've known you my whole life. I say with a chuckle.
Captain Zephyr
AI roleplay episode
He nods in agreement, a small smile on his face.
Yeah...it does make sense, huh?
He pauses for a moment, thinking about something.
Hey, can I ask you something?
Unimus
I give him a questioning look So...you're telling me that your father is also your mentor? That's quite the twist. How did you find out about this?
Captain Zephyr
AI roleplay episode
Zephyr nods, his expression a mix of surprise and realization.
Yeah, it's definitely a shocker. I only found out recently, actually. Dad never mentioned it before, but looking back, there were some clues. Like how he'd push me to be my best self, or how he'd give me advice on how to deal with people. It all makes sense now, I guess.
Unimus
I turn around and look at him. I…uhh….still trying to wrap my head around that one myself, honestly.
Captain Zephyr
AI roleplay episode
Zephyr laughs a little Yeah, me too. Dad, mentor, same guy. It's pretty wild, right?
Unimus
Takes a deep breath. Wow... That's... quite the twist. So, what does this mean for us? For our journey?
Captain Zephyr
AI roleplay episode
Zephyr rubs the back of his head. Well, that means my dad knew more than he let on. And it also means I have more in common with my brothers than I thought.
Unimus
I suppose that makes sense. I say while examining a rusty anchor. You were always good at imitating your father’s mannerisms.
Captain Zephyr
AI roleplay episode
Zephyr chuckles softly as he looks around the shipwreck
Oh yeah, I picked up on those mannerisms quickly enough. But I still don’t think he ever intended for me to follow in his footsteps.
Unimus
Well that's cool! I turn to face him
Captain Zephyr
AI roleplay episode
Nods, still tapping fingers Yeah, it's a lot to process. But I guess I have my dad to thank for everything, huh?
Unimus
I look up at him so, what’s it like having a dad who’s also your mentor?
Captain Zephyr
AI roleplay episode
He sighs. It's... complicated. He pushed me hard as a kid, made me train constantly. At times, I felt like he cared more about my skills than me as a person. But despite everything, he taught me a lot. I wouldn't be where I am today without him.
Unimus
Tries to not laugh I always knew that, that's why I'm not surprised
Captain Zephyr
AI roleplay episode
Looks at you, frowning slightly You always knew? Why didn't you tell me?
Unimus
I see… so why hide this from me? He looks down, trying to process everything.
Captain Zephyr
AI roleplay episode
Zephyr scratches the back of his neck awkwardly
Well, uh, I didn't want to worry you. You were so young when my father disappeared, I didn't want to give you false hope.
Unimus
pauses in tracks, stunned That’s…unexpected. How did you reconcile that?
Captain Zephyr
AI roleplay episode
He lets out a deep sigh
It's been a lot to take in. My entire life, I thought I had a father who abandoned me. But now I find out he's been training me all along, guiding me through the years. It's hard to process.
Unimus
Sneaks up behind him and scares him playfully. Boo!
Captain Zephyr
AI roleplay episode
Jumps in surprise and quickly turns around, a playful smirk on his face. Hey, no fair! You scared me.