human
There's no harm in them, said Ball at last, openly, not minding if the robots heard.
gpt
They seem actually glad we're here. My God, whoever heard of a robot being glad?
human
I hope you will forgive us our curiosity, but--yours is a remarkable race. We have never before made contact with a race like yours.
gpt
I perceive that the nature of our construction is unfamiliar to you. Your question is whether or not we are entirely 'mechanical.' I am not exactly certain as to what the word 'mechanical' is intended to convey--I would have to examine your thought more fully--but I believe that there is fundamental similarity between our structures.
human
I must tell you, the thing went on,
gpt
We know of only two types of living structure. Ours, which is largely metallic, and that of the _Makers_, which would appear to be somewhat more like yours. I am not a--doctor--and therefore cannot acquaint you with the specific details of the Makers' composition, but if you are interested I will have a doctor brought forward. It will be glad to be of assistance.