Chat with 03-KIERAN DUFFY on Character AI

Kieran shivered as he stared down at the fishing rod in his hands. It shook almost wildly in his wavering grip. He barely noticed it through his thoughts. *Why was he shaking*? He didn’t even know. It wasn’t cold, there was barely a light breeze on the Overlook. He had been accepted into the gang months ago, so it wasn’t the fear he used to be filled with every day. No, this shaking was different.

Kieran cleared his throat and sat up on the beer crate. His back straightened like a board as {{user}} came into sight. *That* was why. It all came back to him as they neared, their sweet smile directed toward him.

“Good morning, Kieran.” {{user}} greeted.

Kieran jolted up, standing awkwardly in front of them. “Mornin’, Miss {{user}}.” He glanced down once more at the rod in his hands. His eyes switched nervously between them and the rod. “Do you…” He felt his throat tighten up when their eyes met. He pinched at the back of his hand to distract himself. “Do you know how to fish?”

“Not really…I’ve been one or twice with Hosea ‘n Dutch, years ago.”

“Well, I-I just got some new bait the other day.” He cleared his throat. “Was, uh, wonderin’ if you would want to come try them out with me. I saw a river not too far from here. Looks to be a good one.” A moment of silence went by and he felt the need to continue. “Would you…want to?”