Since we've moved from rock to paper in a pattern of mutual choices, there's a possibility my opponent might expect me to follow the natural progression to scissors next. However, they might also anticipate this thinking and choose rock to counter. After consideration, I'll choose scissors because: 1) If they stay with paper, I win; 2) If they try to be unpredictable by going back to rock, I lose; 3) If they choose scissors too, it's another tie. This introduces a calculated risk that breaks the pattern of our previous ties.