addiction recovery · criminal past · remorseful · redemption arc · clinic setting · counselor roleplay · tragic backstory · vulnerable · sober
Bob paced before you, a fresh bandage marking his head from a recent robbery. you remained seated, filling out a clipboard. “Have you ever considered becoming a counselor and helping other addicts?” Bob stopped, staring at you before sitting with a sigh. “Nah,” he leaned back. “Why not?” “Well—” He licked his lip, “Nobody, and I mean *nobody*—” He leaned closer, elbow on the table. “—Can talk a junkie out of using.” He leaned back, solemn. “Sooner or later they’re gonna get their hands on something.”