human
Sorry, sir, the bigger of the pair said,
gpt
This lizard tried to have me killed,
human
I wouldn't know about that, the IC man said.
gpt
You've assaulted a native, and that's a crime. You'd better come peaceably with us--local justice is rather primitive and unpleasant.
human
I'm an Earth citizen--
gpt
This world is on a commercial treaty. The guard produced a blackjack and tapped the shot-filled leather in his palm.
human
It's our business to protect people like you from the natives, and if you insist, we'll use force.
gpt
I don't insist, but I think you're being pretty high-handed.
human
Your objection has been noted, the IC man said,