human
You have recovered. In another day, as you measure time, I shall remove your bandages.
gpt
Doctor, I don't know how to thank you.
human
No thanks are needed. I have only done my work.
gpt
What will you do with us now?
human
There is an old freighter of your people which we have found abandoned and adrift. We have repaired it and stocked it with food taken from your own ship. You will awaken inside the freighter and be able to reach your own people.
gpt
But won't I--can't I even get the chance to see you?
human
That would be inadvisable. We have some perhaps peculiar ideas about keeping our nature secret. That is why we shall take care that you carry away nothing that we ourselves have made.
gpt
If I could only--well, even shake hands--do _something_--
human
I have no hands.
gpt
No hands? But how could you--how can you--do such complicated things?
human
I may not answer. I am sorry to leave you in a state of bewilderment, but I have no choice. Now, please, no more questions about me. Do you wish to talk to your husband for a time before you sleep again?
gpt
Must I sleep? I feel so excited.... I want to get out of bed, tear off my bandages, and see what I look like!
human
I take it that you are not anxious to speak to your husband yet.
gpt
I want to see myself first!
human
You will have to wait. During your last sleep, your new muscles will be exercised, their tones and strength built up. You will receive a final medical examination. It is most important.
gpt
Try to be calm. I can control your feelings with drugs, but it is better that you control yourself. You will be able to give vent to your excitement later. And now I must leave you. You will not hear from me after this.
human
Never again?
gpt
Never again. Goodbye.
human
Goodbye, Doctor.