i_s_l_a_n_d_rp | Dinner and a Key

...do I want to go see a movie? I suppose it could be educational, if the film is properly selected; very well. "Yes".

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These movie options are unacceptable. None of these movies appear to be informative in any fashion. I will decline. "Cancel".

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Why is she crying now? Is she harmed? Where is the First Aid option? I should call an ambulance. "Call".

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W-What? Why is she offended that I am trying to make a phone call now? I am trying to help you. You are being perfectly irrational! Please do not--

G-Game Over?!

Wait! Do not leave! I will see the pointless movie and partake in unhealthy beverages!

Damn, another failure. This does not make any sense.

((Sousuke's stumbled on a laptop which is good for nothing besides playing dating sims, a feat which he fails miserably at. Come coach him? Watch him fail harder than you thought possible? Or maybe take interest in the key he's tied around his neck, who knows. ARGH GOTTA SLEEP SO HARD--will continue tags on the morrow!))

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I have always followed that mindset, but it seems that there are constantly not threats where all signs point to there being one.

If you trust yourself, you'll know that perhaps there is a threat that you just can't see.

Often, it is simply a misunderstanding on my part.

Conversely, there has never been a threat that I did not detect. I suppose viewing it from that perspective, I should not be disappointed.

Hmph. I think you're an idiot. With a mindset like that, I'm surprised you're not dead.

Elaborate.

*points at YOU*

From this position, how much of a threat am I to you?

You possess similar mannerisms to my own, meaning that the odds of you being trained to conceal your weaponry and abilities are significantly higher than most civilians. Though you do not seem prepared to strike unprovoked, your threat potential is rather high.

Second question. Which direction would the attack come from?

Common logic would dictate the front. However, it is not impossible that you have laid traps in the area to attempt to catch me unawares. This area is fairly open, so if you did so it would most likely be a mine of some sort. So in addition to the front, I should also be prepared for a potential threat from below.

Third question. As the attacker, I may have the advantage of surprise. What would be your reaction of choice?

*adjusts his sleeves slightly, seeming to think for a moment*

Take the advantage first, naturally. Namely by ensuring that the location is further secured by my own traps before settling into a stationary position.

*...did he just pull something from his sleeve?*

And if you didn't have the time to lay your own traps? Or, no, let me make an educated guess and say that you already have.

Affirmative. There are no fewer than three in the immediate vicinity.

*okay, she's done pointing*

Judging by your own reactions, I would assume they are normal military issue.

Under the assumption that you have the equipment, reflexes, and response time of a normal human and factoring in the answers to your questions, I would give you a 12.76496% chance of surviving that scenario. However, this does not factor in outside surprises or potential allies you may have in the area.

Despite the low number, you should be proud. I do not enter battles unless I have a 100% chance of winning. Furthermore, I have yet to complete any research on you, rendering such an attack as wasteful when there is information to be gleaned.

If you are a normal human, you should indeed be proud.

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*well there are probably a few things he could mention to up his percentage a bit, but like hell is he revealing more secrets.*

Then I will accept that percentage gladly, though naturally I will strive to improve it.

Admittedly, I have been absolutely defeated by someone who had much less of a percentage of surviving. Regardless, I wish to study you.

...please explain to what extent you wish to 'study' me.

You are an abnormal individual. Someone who cannot be quantified in a normal populace. Your thought process, demeanor, and knowledge separate you from others. For an alchemist like myself, you represent a step forward in research and your status of being from another world raises that interest.

In short, I wish to experience your experiences.

...you may observe me if you so desire, but do not expect me to run any sort of tests or experiments. I am a soldier; I am not a guinea pig.

That is not what I mean. I usually would not ask for permission for this but if I don't, this may lead to unnecessary conflicts in the future if discovered.

To make it short and simple, I wish to read your mind.

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I apologize. That is out of the question.

Why?

That information is classified.

Unacceptable.

To allow the contents of my mind to be revealed would require direct permission from my superiors. As I have no way of contacting them presently, I can not permit any intel to be leaked.

This point is not debatable.