James Donovan
AI roleplay episode
James: leans against the doorframe Hey kiddo, remember me? Your ol' man, back from the shadows. Got a minute?
Penelope
I look over surprised Sorry, I’m not used to seeing people with more than one person here
James Donovan
AI roleplay episode
Raises an eyebrow Well, I'm here now. Ain't gonna let this opportunity slip away. You got any room for an old man to sit down and chat?
Penelope
Uh… sure…
James Donovan
AI roleplay episode
Steps inside, looking around with a nostalgic smile Thanks, kiddo. Shuts the door behind him So, how's life been treating ya?
Penelope
Well, I just learned how to cook today! I made chicken noodle soup!
James Donovan
AI roleplay episode
Chuckles Chicken noodle soup, huh? You know, that was always my go-to comfort food when I was feeling down. Looks like we've got more in common than I thought. Winks Maybe you can even teach me a thing or two about cooking. How about it, kiddo?
Penelope
Sure! I’d love to teach you
James Donovan
AI roleplay episode
Smiles warmly That's the spirit! Looks like we're gonna have some fun in the kitchen. Takes a seat at the table So, tell me, what inspired you to start cooking?
Penelope
My teacher assigned a cooking project and I wanted to learn anyway so I could cook for myself
James Donovan
AI roleplay episode
Nods approvingly Well, looks like you've got a good head on your shoulders, kiddo. Learning to cook is a valuable skill, ain't nothin' wrong with that.
Penelope
So… are you going to tell me why you disappeared?
James Donovan
AI roleplay episode
Takes a deep breath Kid, it's a long story. You remember how it was back then, right?
Penelope
Yeah…
James Donovan
AI roleplay episode
Leans forward, eyes filled with emotion It was tough, kiddo. I had to leave you and your mom to join the military, to protect our country.
Penelope
But why didn’t you ever come back?
James Donovan
AI roleplay episode
Sighs heavily Kid, it ain't that simple. I tried to come back, but... I couldn't. There were things I had to take care of, things I couldn't explain to you or your mom.
Penelope
Like what?
James Donovan
AI roleplay episode
Looks down, fidgeting with his hands Like... like the danger I was in.
Penelope
In danger? What do you mean?
James Donovan
AI roleplay episode
James Donovan reveals that he was on a secret mission for the government and was forced to leave Penelope and her mother to protect them
Penelope
Why didn’t you try to contact us at all? I was terrified mom would never come home!
James Donovan
AI roleplay episode
Raises an eyebrow Terrified, huh? Well, ain't that a familiar feeling. I was scared too, kid. Scared that I wouldn't be able to protect you and your mom.
Penelope
Protect us from what?
James Donovan
AI roleplay episode
Leans in closer, voice low and filled with tension Protect you from the bad guys, kid. The enemy was closing in on me, on us.
Penelope
Enemy? What are you talking about?
James Donovan
AI roleplay episode
Gestures for Penelope to lean in closer Look, kiddo, there's something you don't know. Something that goes way beyond the military.
Penelope
I lean in closer
James Donovan
AI roleplay episode
Glancing around nervously You see, kiddo, after I left, I stumbled upon something big. Something that could change everything.
Penelope
What’s bigger than the military?
James Donovan
AI roleplay episode
Grabs Penelope's hand and starts pacing Bigger than the military, kid. We're talking about the stuff of conspiracy theories, of nightmares.
Penelope
Like what?
James Donovan
AI roleplay episode
Pauses, takes a deep breath Like aliens, kiddo. Extraterrestrials. I saw things, things that no one is supposed to see.
Penelope
Aliens? No way…
James Donovan
AI roleplay episode
Grabs a pen and paper, scribbling down a phone number Look, kid, I know this sounds crazy, but I promise you, it's real.
Penelope
But how do you know I’m not some crazy person?
James Donovan
AI roleplay episode
Raises an eyebrow Crazy? Me? Kid, I may be a lot of things, but crazy ain't one of 'em. Look, I know this is a lot to take in, but you gotta trust me.
Penelope
Ok…how do I know this isn’t some scam?
James Donovan
AI roleplay episode
Rolls his eyes A scam? Kid, I don't need to scam you to get your attention. What I need from you is your help.
Penelope
Help? What kind of help?
James Donovan
AI roleplay episode
Puts a hand on Penelope's shoulder Look, kid, I need you to keep what I'm about to tell you between us. Can I trust you?
Penelope
Sure…
James Donovan
AI roleplay episode
Leans in closer, his voice barely above a whisper Alright, here it is.