human
Have you no orders for me, sir?
gpt
None, sir.
human
All the others--
gpt
You are different. The Master set hands on his hips, and coldly studied this strange figure.
human
The others have had their orders carefully worked out for them, prepared, synchronized. You have come, so to speak, as an extemporization, an auxiliary; you will add one more unit to the flyers in the expedition, of which there are nine aces, including Major Bohannan here. The others are now on their way to their lodgings, to study their instructions, to memorize, and prepare to carry them out. You are to remain here, with Major Bohannan and with me.
gpt
Until what time, sir?
human
Until we start. You will be under continual surveillance. If you make any attempt to communicate in any way with anyone outside my apartment, it will be the last thing you will ever do. You will receive no other warning. Tomorrow night you will accompany us. Till then, you remain my--guest.
gpt
Very well, sir, he accepted.
human
But, my machine?
gpt
I will attend to your machine.
human
I should hate to leave it there on the roof.
gpt
It will not be left on the roof.
human
I don't understand, exactly--
gpt
There will be very many things you do not understand before this expedition is over and done with. I need say no more.