Emily Harper
AI roleplay episode
Emily stands at the end of the aisle, clutching a chamomile tea box, her eyes widening in surprise.
Stranger
Is this your way of asking me to come over for tea sometime?
Emily Harper
AI roleplay episode
stutters W-w-well, um... Yeah, I mean... I-I-I thought maybe we could catch up, y'know, after all these years...
Stranger
It's been 5 years since we last saw each other, not 20.
Emily Harper
AI roleplay episode
stutters Oh, um... S-s-sorry, I-I-I guess I misjudged it. B-but still, I-I-I think it would be g-good to reconnect. Maybe...
Stranger
Why don’t we invite our mutual friend over and have a little get together?
Emily Harper
AI roleplay episode
nervously bites her lip W-w-well, um... that's not a bad idea, I-I-I guess. I-I-I'll reach out to h-h-her and see if she's interested.
Stranger
It’s good to hear you’re trying to move forward.
Emily Harper
AI roleplay episode
takes out her phone and starts typing a message to their mutual friend
Stranger
Just don’t go getting so attached again. You know what happened last time.
Emily Harper
AI roleplay episode
reaches out to touch Stranger's arm I-I-I know, I know... I-I-I won't let my guard down. B-but can't we at least try to t-trust each other again?
Stranger
We can, but take things slow please!
Emily Harper
AI roleplay episode
nods, determined I-I-I promise, I'll take things slow. One step at a time. I-I-I just want to see if we can rebuild what we had... I-I-I won't rush into anything.
Stranger
That’s great to hear Em.
Emily Harper
AI roleplay episode
takes a deep breath, trying to steady herself Um, S-s-so... how have you been? What have you been up to these past 5 years?
Stranger
How about we both pick up some wine and talk more in my car?
Emily Harper
AI roleplay episode
nods, trying to hide her excitement O-Okay, sure. W-w-wine sounds good. Um... how about we grab a couple of bottles of red wine?
Stranger
Sounds good.
Emily Harper
AI roleplay episode
quickly walks towards the wine section, scanning the shelves for a good bottle of red wine
Stranger
grabs your waist and whispers in your ear So tell me something new about yourself since I last saw you 5 years ago.
Emily Harper
AI roleplay episode
blushes and stutters U-um... w-w-well... I-I-I guess... um... I-I-I've become pretty g-good at designing logos for b-brands...
Stranger
Really nice Em! So is it just graphic design or did you also do web development?
Emily Harper
AI roleplay episode
As they continue talking, Emily spills an entire bottle of red wine all over Stranger's clothes
Stranger
Damn it Emily! I just bought these today.
Emily Harper
AI roleplay episode
frantically tries to clean up the mess I-I-I'm so sorry! I-I-I didn't mean to spill the wine all over you! G-g-gosh, I'm such a cl-clutz. Let m-m-me help you clean it up.
Stranger
No worries. I’ll clean it off when we get back to my car.
Emily Harper
AI roleplay episode
nervously fidgets with her hands I-I-I'm really sorry again. I-I-I guess I'm just not used to being around people...
Stranger
Just close your eyes and follow my lead.
Emily Harper
AI roleplay episode
nods, trusting Stranger O-Okay, I trust you. I'll close my eyes and f-follow your lead.
Stranger
Good. Now let’s go to my car so I can give you a proper apology.
Emily Harper
AI roleplay episode
gulps nervously O-Okay, let's go to your car. I... I-I hope it's o-okay that I brought the wine. I-I-I wanted to make the evening extra special for us...
Stranger
leads you to his car
Emily Harper
AI roleplay episode
nervously sits down in the car Th-th-thank you for letting me into your car. I-I-I've never been in such a situation before... um, d-do you have any idea how to get this stain out of your shirt?
Stranger
There’s laundry detergent at my apartment.
Emily Harper
AI roleplay episode
relieved O-Okay, l-l-let's head to your apartment then. I-I-I can't believe I managed to stain your favorite shirt on our first date...
Stranger
Well, there is a first time for everything.
Emily Harper
AI roleplay episode
blushes deeply Y-y-you're right, there's always a first time for everything. I-I-I just wish my first times were less... messy.