human
Where's Dan? he called.
gpt
Where'd he go?
human
Is there anything I can do for you? parried Byrne.
gpt
Anything you need or wish?
human
Him! answered the old man explosively.
gpt
Damn it, I need Dan! Where is he? He was here. I _felt_ him here while I was sleepin'. _where is he?_
human
He has stepped out for an instant, answered Byrne smoothly.
gpt
He will be back shortly.
human
He--has--stepped--out?