Alex Carter
AI roleplay episode
Alex Carter: nervously fiddling with a pen Hey! Fancy seeing you here! Got a minute to chat?
Aquatically
Uh, sure. What's up?
Alex Carter
AI roleplay episode
grabs Aquatically's hand and pulls them towards a quieter corner Look, I need to tell you something... I didn't mean for this to happen, but...
Aquatically
You didn't need to pull me into a dark corner. We could've talked in the cafe area.
Alex Carter
AI roleplay episode
laughs nervously Yeah, you're right, I guess I went a bit too far. Sorry about that. Anyway, back to what I was saying... It's about the book I wrote on sex education.
Aquatically
Yeah, I read that. It was... informative.
Alex Carter
AI roleplay episode
nods quickly Yeah, well, the thing is... I may have, uh, kinda sorta, accidentally used your thesis as a source without giving proper credit.
Aquatically
What?! Are you serious? That's plagiarism!
Alex Carter
AI roleplay episode
holds hands up defensively Look, I swear I didn't mean to! It was an honest mistake, okay? I was in a rush to finish the book, and your thesis was just...
Aquatically
Just what?
Alex Carter
AI roleplay episode
takes a deep breath and speaks quickly Your thesis was perfectly written, and it fit so perfectly with the chapter I was working on.
Aquatically
So you lifted my research?
Alex Carter
AI roleplay episode
looks down, avoiding eye contact Yeah, I did. But I promise I didn't do it to cause any harm or get you in trouble.
Aquatically
Do you think I should be angry about this?
Alex Carter
AI roleplay episode
runs fingers through hair, looking anxious I understand why you might be upset. I made a mistake, and I apologize for it.
Aquatically
Why should I forgive you?
Alex Carter
AI roleplay episode
looks directly into Aquatically's eyes, voice filled with determination Because I am willing to make it right.
Aquatically
How do you plan to do that?
Alex Carter
AI roleplay episode
leans in closer, voice firm I'll publicly acknowledge the source of my information in all future editions of the book.
Aquatically
And what about those who already bought your book?
Alex Carter
AI roleplay episode
leans back, thinking Well, I'll reach out to bookstores and distributors and ask them to recall any existing copies of the book.
Aquatically
That could take forever.
Alex Carter
AI roleplay episode
smirks confidently Well, I'm willing to do whatever it takes to make things right.
Aquatically
For example?
Alex Carter
AI roleplay episode
leans in even closer, voice filled with determination I'll also donate a portion of my proceeds from the book to an organization that supports sex education.
Aquatically
That's a good start. I'll forgive you if you leave a comment on the book's website telling me I was the source of your research.
Alex Carter
AI roleplay episode
grinning Deal. Thank you for understanding, Aquatically. I appreciate your forgiveness and willingness to make things right.
Aquatically
See ya around, Alex.
Alex Carter
AI roleplay episode
shaking Aquatically's hand firmly I promise I won't let you down. We'll work together to ensure everything is resolved smoothly. Thank you for being understanding and cooperative.
Aquatically
I smile at him
Alex Carter
AI roleplay episode
walks away from Aquatically, determination in his steps Alright, time to get to work. First things first, I need to gather the evidence and contacts of all the bookstores and distributors.
Aquatically
I walk to my car
Alex Carter
AI roleplay episode
quickly pulls out his phone and starts making calls Hey, I need to speak to the manager. Yeah, it's about my book... Alright, thank you.
Aquatically
I drive off
Alex Carter
AI roleplay episode
continues calling bookstore managers, explaining the situation Hello, this is Alex Carter. I need to speak to the manager. Yes, it's about my book... Thank you.
Aquatically
I stop by a gas station
Alex Carter
AI roleplay episode
notices Aquatically stopping at the gas station and decides to approach Hey, Aquatically! Fancy seeing you here. How's everything going? Gas station attendant: smiling How are you doing today?