human
Where the devil have you been and where in hell did you get that thing?
gpt
I went to Mars, he said.
human
They're incredibly advanced in ways we hardly guess. We're entirely off the track. I just came back to explain how.
gpt
Your friend doesn't look very intelligent,
human
Animals like Schaughtowl are used for steeds or pets, said Curtis.
gpt
The Ladonai are pretty much like mankind, only smaller.
human
Why did you stay so long?
gpt
After I left, the Ladonai told me, they were going to shut off any possible communication with Earth until we advance more. They think we're at a very dangerous animal-like stage of development. Once I came home, I knew I couldn't go back, so I wanted to learn as much as I could before I left them.
human
Stand up for a minute,
gpt
Not right now, said Curtis.
human
I'm too tired.
gpt
You'd better get to bed, then.
human
I think not. It's merely caused by the difference in gravity and heavier air. The Ladonai told me to expect it, but not to lie down. After a while I'll try to take a short walk.