"Not at all. I recall the layout of the local terrain perfectly. Changes
are possible, of course, but I trust in my ability to adapt."
He's unusual, he knows that -- no heartbeat, no breath unless he speaks,
only body warmth and whatever faint, mechanical smell he might have -- as
well as not being particularly tempting to a hungry carnivore. It's the
only reason he risks being out at night at all. Why someone else might
without a very good reason, he doesn't know.
"Are you equipped to defend yourself against a large predator?"
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"Not at all. I recall the layout of the local terrain perfectly. Changes are possible, of course, but I trust in my ability to adapt."
He's unusual, he knows that -- no heartbeat, no breath unless he speaks, only body warmth and whatever faint, mechanical smell he might have -- as well as not being particularly tempting to a hungry carnivore. It's the only reason he risks being out at night at all. Why someone else might without a very good reason, he doesn't know.
"Are you equipped to defend yourself against a large predator?"