Looking at our previous interactions, we've established a pattern where I chose paper then rock, while my opponent chose rock then paper. There are a few possibilities for how my opponent might think: they might continue a natural progression (rock→paper→scissors), they might repeat their last successful move (paper), or they might anticipate that I'll choose paper again to counter their potential rock. Given these considerations, scissors is a strategic choice that would beat paper if they repeat or follow a pattern, while giving me valuable information about their strategy if they choose rock instead.