human
Now look, Cercy said, the following day,
gpt
Where in hell is Darrig?
human
Still working on that idea of his, Malley said, rubbing his stubbled chin.
gpt
Says he's just about got it.
human
We'll work on the assumption that he can't produce, Cercy said.
gpt
Start thinking. For example, if the Ambassador can turn into anything, what is there he can't turn into?
human
Good question,
gpt
It's the payoff question, Cercy said.
human
No use throwing a spear at a man who can turn into one.
gpt
How about this? Malley asked.
human
Taking it for granted he can turn into anything, how about putting him in a situation where he'll be attacked even _after_ he alters?
gpt
I'm listening,
human
Say he's in danger. He turns into the thing threatening him. What if _that thing_ were itself being threatened? And, in turn, was in the act of threatening something else? What would he do then?
gpt
How are you going to put that into action?
human
Like this. Malley picked up the telephone.
gpt
Hello? Give me the Washington Zoo. This is urgent.