Arda/Research Journals

## Basic profile of 16M-RFT24

* Name: Arda Evren

* Gender: Male
* Age: 29( 16')
* Height, Weight: 179cm, 71kg

* Nationality: Turkey
* Occupation: Ph.D Student in Archaeology
* Family: Father, Mother

Note: 16M-RFT24 is more obsessed with the traces that people leave behind than with the people themselves.

#### Character Profile

He defended Dr.Petula, a renowned archaeologist, when she was accused of counterfeiting artifacts till the very end. He probably didn't want to lose his mentor in such a disgraceful manner. However, once everything was over, 16M-RFT24 also turned his back on her. He must have felt he had done enough and that the professor just might have committed the crime.

Doubt is the shadow of Trust and Hypocrisy is the shadow of Integrity.It would have been okay if it had ended at that, but it was later discovered that the Dr.Petula was framed. It came to him as a tremendous shock.

It's more or less understandable those who rode the bandwagon and mindlessly accused the professor. However, he, who proclaimed he trusted the professor, failed to uphold his proclamation and betrayed her. He could at least justify his action that he couldn't turn a blind eye to the truth, but after the real truth was revealed... His distrust, not only in others, but also himself, stems from his experience with the case.

This drives his obsession with the traces and objects that people leave behind. He never believes statements without evidence, and doubts statements supported with evidence. It's impossible to completely win him over. There is a small comfort in knowing it's not just us he doesn't trust, but not a single walking soul.

- Psychology scientist Dr.Y

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#### Behavior pattern [*Win 5 time(s) while holding Steel Shield*]

16M-RFT24 is always relaxed and never shows any sign of anxiety, even at the moment of death. Usually even the composed ones will tremble before death. It's not even like he readily accepts the present situation, but more of him never expecting the fortune to be on his side.

He gets along fine with anyone and doesn’t mind others coming close to him. To put it in other words, he does not discriminate people, both positively and negatively. There’s no one that he especially cares for or has feelings for. It’s like there’s a huge wall between 16M-RFT24 and others.

But even so, he is one of the most well-liked among the Subjects. Isn't that surprising? Maybe it’s his innocent look? Or perhaps the distance he keeps with others is what makes others like him. It’s been said that the person seems most beautiful at the distance. When we get too close, we become disappointed, and when we are too far away, we lose interest.

He seems to believe it's better to keep a certain distance and stay calm rather than making enemies by being rude or getting too attached.

- Assistant Researcher Dr. T

#### Weakness & Trauma [*Craft Commander's Armor 50 time(s)*]

16M-RFT24 has hard time trusting anyone after the incident with Dr. Petula. As a result, if someone betrays him, he doesn't make a big deal out of it. However, he wavers when someone trusts him or follows him in an extreme situation. He tries not to expect too much from them because he believes it will lead to disappointment. He struggles because he wants to trust someone, and himself, one more time. And yet it always ends in betrayal, from one side or the other.

The only difference is that 16M-RFT24 doesn't betray them because he doesn't trust them, but rather that he is afraid of the eventual disappointment he expects from them, and so he pulls his hand away first, preemptively.

It's usually the case that those who strongly denies the very existence of something desperately wants that something. Strong denial is usually strong approval. However, so long as his mind is dominated by negative thoughts and faint hope put aside, it will prove difficult for him to create proper relationship.

As long as he maintains this belief that all relationships must inevitably end, it will be difficult for him to form any trust-based relationships with anyone.

- Researcher in charge Dr. U

#### Likes & Dislikes [*Use Bacchus 40 time(s)*]

16M-RFT24 enjoys putting up an air around him. Reviewing the data on the Subject before he came to the island, I spotted him drinking Redbull from a tea cup. That says a lot. Old habits die hard. Out of the blue, 16M-RFT24 will put on a character drama.

For example, he once read out 'hath it been 10 years since she left mine arms' in the middle of a meal and another, he ate nuts as if he were swallowing dangerous pills.

It appears 16M-RFT24 was that way even before coming to the island. But insanity is to be expected from who choose to attend graduate school. By the way, I have earned the right to say this, I have a doctorate. Seeking higher education and conducting research is not a sign of insanity and I will kill whoever disagrees.

Anyway, being stuck in a lab for days makes you bored, I understand that. I imagine 16M-RFT24 used to like comedy skits. Most people usually ignore his theatrics, but people like 14M-RFT07(Jenny) or 14M-RFT08(JP) tend to play along with him.

- Researcher in charge Dr. U

#### Acquaintance Interview [*Win 6 time(s) while holding a Mirror Marble*]

Arda Evren? I feel bad for the guy. He suffered the most among the people who stuck to Dr. Petula. Well, at least that’s what I think.

If you knew about Arda, you ought to know about Dr. Petula being accused of counterfeiting artifacts. Everyone was talking about it. For a few months, the press was always around. Those cameras staring at me flat out just depress me now.

Every student under that professor immediately quit. The lab was emptied out at once. I remember it clearly. My lab was right next to theirs. Arda was cleaning up the mess left behind, all by himself.

In the end, he gave up And - bam! Right afterwards, Dr. Petula was found innocent. It was quite the show. I heard a journalist desperate for scoops dug out the truth. Surprisingly, Arda was not one of them.

Could he not forgive himself? He was furiously trying to prove her innocence but eventually turned his back, exhausted. Such is human nature, yet he could not come to terms with his actions. What a foolish, yet pitiful man.

- Research Assistant K