Part 173: Sully B

Hey-ho, Miriel! How's the research project going?

I have many such projects underway, but I assume you refer to your personality study. Since we talked, I have been observing you with fierce scientific rigor.

Wait, really? I didn't even notice.

If the subject is aware of the observation, the results would be compromised. It was vital that I observe you in your natural habitat.

Oh yeah? ...So? Any conclusions?

During the observation phase, two main points came to my attention.

...Well what the hell are they already?!

The first is your language. The second is your general bearing.

You mean the way I talk and crap like that?

Your clothing and armor are unexceptional and fit within Shepherd social norms. However, your use of language - especially vulgarity - is quite irregular. Also, you tend to carry yourself in a very aggressive manner.

O-kay.

If you wish to fit in with others, I would recommend change in these two areas.

Ah, come on! That's horse plop!

I assure you my conclusions were reached via scientifically proven methods

I've had people tell me this before! "You have to do this!" "You gotta act like that!" It never works! I pretend for a week or so and then just give up. Who says we all have to act the same, anyway? Who made all these damn rules?

I believe they are based on social mores as opposed to a natural law.

Well, hell... I'm gonna have to think on this one for a bit. Thanks for doing the observation stuff. Hope I didn't waste your time.

Not at all. It was quite fascinating.