I took the scissors because I chose to leave the dorm room unlocked and wanted them accounted for.
The other items I took as props. I was hoping that I could overcome my penalty to human interactions by presenting myself as competent and prepared. The safety pins seemed a useful but non-threatening tool to have to hand in case of minor problems, which would allow me to quickly establish my usefulness. The tape measure seemed like a less immediately useful item, but one I could potentially use to establish my dedication to providing accurate information.
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The other items I took as props. I was hoping that I could overcome my penalty to human interactions by presenting myself as competent and prepared. The safety pins seemed a useful but non-threatening tool to have to hand in case of minor problems, which would allow me to quickly establish my usefulness. The tape measure seemed like a less immediately useful item, but one I could potentially use to establish my dedication to providing accurate information.