human
We leave immediately, Commander Hanson, he said as he disembarked.
gpt
Please give the necessary orders.
human
But the others, sir? Where are Inverness and Brady?
gpt
Dead, said Tipene.
human
The Aranians got them. I barely escaped myself.
gpt
And who are the Aranians?
human
The creatures which control this world. The spider creatures. Aranians, they call themselves. Do we leave at once, as I ordered?
gpt
I would suggest, sir, that you first give us an account of what has happened, I said shortly.
human
If there is anything we can do for the other two, perhaps--
gpt
I said they were dead, snapped Tipene.
human
You can't do anything for dead men, can you?
gpt
No. But we must have a report to enter on our log, you understand, and--I'll be very busy on the return trip. I'd like to have your story before we start.
human
Very well. Although I warn you I shall report your delay to your superiors.