Arbiter: [[voice-over, in mid-sentence]] case, how do you explain its recent behavior?
Sasha: [[voice-over]] Officer ME-LI-RÓ-SU's nature is one of a non-linear thought process. It is sometimes hard to understand. It needs to have the right questions asked so that it knows what to answer.
Arbiter: That is not what I was asking. Do you believe Melrose to be of sound mind?
Sasha: I do not have "beliefs." The facts indicate that ME-LI-RÓ-SU acts on an understanding that is difficult to comprehend.
[[Juni, head resting on its arms, glares off-panel.]]
Sash: [[on-panel]] The creation of the simulants was part of its plan. Its neural interface to ancient systems in Unity was part of its plan. Connecting a simulant to this interface was part of its plan. It testing this interface on itself was part of its plan.
Sasha: The end result of TA-MU's concern for YU-NI's well-being was not part of its plan.
Sasha: The events described in the prior testimonial precisely derive from TA-MU's unexpected intervention.
Arbiter: Prior testimonial?! I did not authorize you to view that.
Sasha: [[voice-over, talking over Arbiter]] It was simple to socially engineer a Bailiff. I submit to any punitive measures against myself. They are immaterial.
Juni: [[thinking]] Oh, Sasha...
Sasha: It is my nature to follow logical paths of reasoning. Based on actions of Officer ME-LI-RÓ-SU and on facts I know, my conclusion is that it is in the best interest of Unity that I continue to work to YU-NI's advantage.
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