human
Why is the cat valuable? Why would anyone want it enough to stage that scene at El Mouski and then ransack our room?
gpt
What I want to know is, did the hall porter just happen to step out at the right moment for the thief? Or is he in the act somehow?
human
It really doesn't make much difference, Rick pointed out.
gpt
He might have been paid to take a walk, but that doesn't mean he knows anything.
human
Okay. Try this one. Where is the real Ali Moustafa?
gpt
Good question. Now I'll ask one. What do we do next?
human
You could cable Bartouki, or even phone him, Scotty replied.
gpt
You said you had thought about it.
human
I just don't think getting in touch with Bartouki is the right thing to do. I don't know why. Call it a hunch.
gpt
A hunch is only a conscious conclusion based on subconscious data you don't know you have. Isn't that about it?
human
What are you driving at?
gpt
What data are buried in your subconscious that make you distrust Bartouki?
human
I didn't say I mistrusted him.
gpt
No, but you must, if you don't think it's right to call him.