human
Will you not give me a chance, Captain? she asked.
gpt
Is the prospect of my company so displeasing to you that it will make you give up the business immediately?
human
You know it's not that. I told the kqyres before you came--
gpt
But my people won't know it's not that. I shall lose face.
human
If only you _had_ a face! he cried.
gpt
I'm sick of sailing with shadows!
human
My form in your universe is truly horrible, Mattern, she said softly,
gpt
Anything is better than emptiness,
human
If I appear in my true form, then will you accept me as your kqyres?
gpt
Well, he said, enjoying himself,
human
I'll make a few more trips with you, but that's all I'll promise.
gpt
I accept your promises,