human
I'm game. Let's go!
gpt
You aren't serious, Alan. You really are going over to the Earther city?
human
Are you daring to take my word in vain, Rat? he asked in mock histrionics.
gpt
When I say I'm going to do something, I do it. He snapped closed his jacket and flipped the switch controlling the archaic fluorescent panels.
human
Besides, you can always stay here if you want to, you know.
gpt
Never mind, Rat said.
human
I'm coming.
gpt
One question, Alan.
human
Shoot.
gpt
Level, now: are you coming back--or are you going over the way Steve did?
human
You ought to know me better than that. I've got reasons for going out, but they're not Steve's reasons.
gpt
I hope so.