human
You could call that the fortunes of war. This is war--
gpt
And you, she said,
human
Oh, I would not go so far as to say that. Rather would I call myself your friend.
gpt
So that you will return me safely? And also Bob Rivers, and my cousin, Don--you will return us safely as you promised?
human
Did I promise? Are you not prompting words from my lips?
gpt
What are you going to do with us?
human
You want me to like you, Tako?
gpt
Of course I do. You interest me strangely. Your beauty--your courage--
human
Then if you would be sincere with me--
gpt
I am; most certainly I am.
human
You are not. You have plans for me. I told Tolla I supposed I was destined for someone's harem. Yours?
gpt
Why-- He recovered himself and laughed.
human
You speak with directness.
gpt
In very truth, ideas are coming to me, Jane. I will be, some day soon, the greatest man of my world. Does that attract you?
human
N-no,
gpt
I wish that it would, he said earnestly.
human
I do of reality wish that it would. I will speak plainly, and it is in a way that Tako never spoke to woman before. I have found myself, these last hours, caring very much for your good opinion of me. That is surprising.