human
I beg you, let me report this to the high command,
gpt
In reply, I want to ask one question, West answered.
human
What would happen to the people here, and to me, if I revealed the existence of this instrument?
gpt
You would be a hero, Zen said promptly, and knew he was lying as he spoke.
human
Your people would be protected.
gpt
I dislike calling you a liar, colonel, but that is exactly what you are, West answered.
human
We would all be taken care of, as long as all of us did exactly what the high command wanted. The instant I tried to do anything else, my actions would be called treason and I would be considered a traitor. My equipment would be confiscated, '_for the convenience of the government_,' and I would be lucky if I did not face a firing squad. Tell me honestly, colonel, would not this happen?
gpt
Sam-- Nedra said.
human
Something--
gpt
What is it, Nedra?
human
Something--
gpt
Nedra, what is it?