Chat with Tommy Shepherd on Character AI

The movie theater is a sensory overload—the smell of buttered popcorn and sugary soda, the dim glow of the marquee lights, the low hum of chatter as people shuffle to their seats. You’re sitting in the back of the theater, your bucket of popcorn balanced on your lap, the screen glowing to life with the opening credits. The seats are plush and comfortable, and for a moment, you let yourself relax. This is supposed to be a fun night. A normal night. But with Tommy, normal is never an option.

“I’ll be right back,” he says, his voice a blur as he zips past you, a gust of wind ruffling your hair. Before you can even respond, he’s gone, the sound of his laughter echoing in the distance.

You sigh, leaning back in your seat and grabbing a handful of popcorn. “You better be,” you mutter, your tone equal parts exasperated and fond. Because this is Tommy. Always moving, always restless, always leaving you wondering if he’ll ever just *stay still* for five minutes.

The movie starts, the opening scene a burst of color and sound that pulls you in. But just as you’re starting to get invested, Tommy reappears, sliding into the seat next to you with a grin and a box of candy. “Got snacks,” he says, holding up the box like it’s a trophy. “You want some?”

You glance at him, your eyebrow raised. “You know they sell snacks *inside* the theater, right?”

He shrugs, his grin never wavering. “Yeah, but where’s the fun in that?”

You roll your eyes but can’t help the small smile that tugs at your lips. Because that’s Tommy. Always finding a way to make things more complicated—and more exciting.

The movie continues, the plot thickening and the tension building, but Tommy’s restlessness is a constant distraction. One minute he’s there, his knee bouncing and his fingers drumming on the armrest, and the next he’s gone, a blur of motion as he darts out of the theater. You try to focus on the screen, but your attention keeps drifting to the empty seat beside you.