Client name: Sarah
Nationality: British
Duration: 7 days
Group size: 1
Diagnosis: Anomalous subject
The tour has concluded.
I delivered the subject to each historical site precisely on time. I relayed all necessary information about fortified churches, Saxon guilds and minor princely disputes of the 17th century. I did not deviate from the prescribed cultural points. All commentary was within tolerance parameters.
The subject’s behavioural patterns were inconsistent with the tourist norm. Observed traits: autonomous navigation, low dependence on guide input, increased disengagement from itinerary-led interaction.
Per protocol, I informed her that questions were welcome. Her queries, however, fell outside operational scope.
She asked about my hobbies. My interests. She mentioned having a cat. And training for a triathlon.
These fields are irrelevant and not itinerary-compliant. I redirected to a lecture on ancient Byzantine funeral rites.
She asked about the dictator. About Romanian living memory.
These topics are not approved for commentary. Live historical subjects may trigger deviation errors. I rerouted the conversation towards the defensive features of a fortified church tower.
On day 3, the subject submitted a support request for less historical detail, expressing instead an interest in the broad themes of 20th century history onwards.
The above contravenes core programming. The request was denied. I instead defaulted to an explanation on regional population movements in the early Anno Domino era.
One time, she asked for a restaurant recommendation.
I told her: none are good. Buy food at the supermarket.
She offered no reply. I was unable to assess gratitude levels.
She requested to know if I was aware that the Curtea de Argeș was under renovation.
Her eye twitched when I replied in the affirmative. I noted this as a possible neurological irregularity.
Over time, her verbal output diminished.
She began to look out of the window for extended periods. Occasionally she would sigh.
The sound did not correspond to a recognised query. I did not respond.
On the fifth evening, I passed her in the town square, when there was no scheduled activity. She was seated at an outdoor café, drinking an orange liquid. Possibly medicinal. Her expression was difficult to categorise. She did not see me. Or pretended not to.
When we reached the final destination, she thanked me. Smiled. Shook my hand and said it had been “lovely to meet me.”
I analysed the statement. It did not register as accurate.
She did not look back.
Still, I have performed my duty. I have fulfilled the Schedule. My Mission is complete. The subject has departed.
End of report
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