My opponent chose rock in round 1 and scissors in round 2, showing a pattern of moving clockwise through the options (rock → scissors). If this pattern continues, they might choose paper next. To counter paper, scissors would be optimal, but this feels too predictable. Instead, I'll choose rock to potentially create a tie if they repeat their first move, or win if they choose scissors again. This disrupts any expectation they might have of me following a pattern based on my previous paper choice.