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[fleshedout]

I want to believe it, too. But...this place has its secrets. And I don't like the implication they used to be something else before they became what they are.

[countermeasures]

I don't like that either. I suppose... we can hope for the best, but keep our guard up.

[fleshedout]

...Can you defend yourself, Doctor Su?

[countermeasures]

...well... I'm not a soldier or anything, if that's what you're asking, but I'm usually pretty good at outsmarting people who are trying to hurt me.

[fleshedout]

...You say that like you've done that before.

[countermeasures]

...yes, well...

[(laughs in canon)]

[fleshedout]

Why would anyone try to kill a doctor...? Unless it was political...like him...

[She's musing to herself now.]

Mm. What about weapons? You know how to use any?

[countermeasures]

Umm... I know how to stab things with a knife!

[fleshedout]

That's good. But can you do that in a fight?

[countermeasures]

I've never had to try it out. Usually I could outsmart someone before it came to a fight, or else someone would get me out of the way and try to handle it for me. It's a little frustrating... I'm sure I could take care of myself if they'd let me try!

[fleshedout]

They should let you try. There might be a scenario where you can't outsmart your way out, or there's no one around.

[countermeasures]

[she nods]

Yes, I agree. While it's nice to have people who will back you up if they're there, when it comes down to it, the only person you can truly count on to look out for you is yourself.