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...Target has been placed into custody and the lost medical supplies retrieved. One operator suffered a mild ankle sprain during the operation.

That is all I have to report about the mission. I have been asked to communicate my superiors' gratitude for Rhodes Island's support of Lateran citizens abroad.

The Notarial Hall would be honored to welcome you while Rhodes Island is stationed near Laterano.

It was the right thing to do.;We'll go if we have time, Federico.

I will pass on your answer. If there is nothing else, I will take my leave.

One moment, Federico.

Do you have another task you need me to perform?

Many of our younger patients have improved.;Medical is throwing a party to celebrate.;I got a message telling me to dress up more, er, 'interesting'.

'Interesting'... that's rather vague. Are there any more details?

Maybe they think my clothes are too monotone.;Maybe I need to wear more colors.

Bibeak sent me a dozen party hats. Which do you think works best?

They are all conical. The only difference is the color.

True.

I am afraid I cannot give you a useful opinion. I perceive all colors the same way.

People always praise your color coordination.;You wear a lot of colors.

This an official Notarial Hall uniform. I did not choose it.

What about when you're off-duty?

The same.

I have seven sets of identical uniforms that I wear whether I'm on duty or off.

You look disappointed, Doctor.

That's not it.;Just a bit.

Executor has been sitting there for a while. Am I imagining things, or has he not moved at all?

Not according to my measurements. You don't often see Sankta so quiet...

You're new... you don't know...

Know what?

One fugitive on the run, two hidden mines, three massive holes, and... leaky evenings beyond reckoning.

Ahem. What are you two doing? I'll slash your pay if I catch you talking bad about a guy behind his back.

C-Closure! What are you doing here?

Just looking for the Doctor. There's been a question of what color hat to wear to the party. I'm curious if the Doctor's come to a decision yet.

Is that Sankta going to sit there all day? Rhodes Island is pretty big. Can't he sit somewhere else?

Hey, Sankta! You'd better move. It's going to rain, and you're gonna wanna hurry if you're going back to Laterano, unless you're gonna make the trip in a downpour.

Closure the Vampire, Chief Engineer of Rhodes Island... threat level downgraded from Extreme to Low one year ago.

No special action required.

(Whisper) Should I feel insulted?

Do you have to be daydreaming here, of all places, Sankta?

I'm just pondering what color a party hat should be.

The Doctor asked you? Hmm... rapid fire! What color am I wearing right now?

Black and red.

But your question does not answer mine. It does not help me determine the proper color for the hat.

Maybe you should install a color sensor and the associated algorithms to help you perceive the differences between colors.

I'll even give you a discount.

The installation of mechanical parts in the human brain is impractical at current technology levels. In addition...

What?

Your experience with cranial surgery is unreliable.

Adjusting reliability rating of Closure the Vampire to Extremely Low.

Alright, my bad, my bad, I shouldn't have made fun of you.

What is this?

An anonymous artist is holding an exhibition at the Lateran Basilica this weekend, and Rhodes Island got a few free tickets.

I was going to give them to the younger operators, but maybe this'll do you some good.

...Thank you.

Now... can we talk about making some adjustments to my profile?

Closure kept the operator coming with me a secret. Never thought it would be you.

Being both an operator of Rhodes Island and a citizen of Laterano, I do not think it is a surprise that I am here.

I'm surprised you come to an art show in your free time.;I didn't think you would be interested in an art show.

Your doubts are justified. I prefer to spend my time testing and maintaining my weapons, and getting proper rest.

But you came anyway.

I had to supplement my knowledge on colors to complete the mission you gave me yesterday. What about you, Doctor? The Notarial Hall was not notified of your visit to Laterano.

It wasn't a mission, Federico.;This isn't an official visit.;The kids wanted me to go with them.

Did you need art credits for your finals too, Mr. Sankta?

It is not part of my annual performance analysis.

No fair, Doctor. Why doesn't he need to take exams?

Want something to eat?;I'll buy you an ice cream so forget about it.

Thank you, Doctor. I'd like strawberry, please.

Pineapple!

What about you, Federico?

I do not need anything. I do have a membership card for the ice cream shop, though.

Thank you.

See you at the gallery.;You go in first. I'll find you later.

You have been standing in front of this painting for a long time. I assume it is appealing to you.

Yes, it is.

I'm curious about the colors the artist used.;I'm interested in the shapes and figures on the canvas.

The color blue comprises 71% of the painting, followed by green and white.

Other colors comprise less than one percent and can be considered negligible.

Is that all you see, Federico?

The boundaries of the colors are clearly defined, indicating the artist's preference for order and principles.

There are very few straight lines or corners. The principal elements are circles, ovals and curves, and the lines are smooth and round.

Do these visual elements give you any particular feelings?

I have studied the visual influence of shapes in order to understand the emotions of others. There are many cases that indicate one's subconscious preference for a shape is connected to their psychological profile.

Interesting. Elaborate.

The orderly and balanced arrangement of the forms indicate that the artist was in a calm and tranquil state of mind.

Doctor...

I think my eyes are gonna burst from all the blue.

The artist must have been really excited when painting it.

We came to opposite conclusions based on the colors and shapes used by the painting. How can one be calm and excited at the same time?

I do not understand.

People are complex.;Anything is possible.

Your Beatitude, Saint Federico, this is such a wondrous surprise. I thought the staff were out of their minds when they said they saw you in the crowd.

Good morning, Reverend Simeone. Is His Holiness here?

No, I am on my own. And who might you be?

Dr. {@nickname}, from Rhodes Island.

It is an honor to meet you, Dr. {@nickname}.

The honor is all mine, Sir Simeone.

Are you here on official duty?

Of course not. Today is Sunday, it's the sabbath.

Don't tell anyone, but I'm the anonymous artist behind this exhibition. I didn't want it to be a distraction while I'm still a gun-knight.

What of Your Beatitude? Are you really here to appreciate the art?

Yes, Reverend Simeone.

Now, you're the last man I expected to be joking. I know, I know, Notarial Hall business, right?

I can vouch that Federico's not here for anything complicated.

I came to learn more about colors.