Golem 100

13

“Maybe for a scientist, but not for me. Blaise, I’m terrified. I’m seeing the craziest things.”

“I thought for a second—but not really. You?”

“I doubt it, Gretchen. I don’t think we’re using words.”

“Lost my courage. I’m in a panic.”

“Don’t frighten me, Blaise.

I’m scared enough as it is.”

“I think my sense-memory

is letting go. Yours?”

“I don’t know.”

“Still seeing color?”

“No.”

“Receiving any images?”

“No.”

“Good. Now if the P-M trip

lasts, we may be able to sense

the Phasmaworld as it really is.”

“BLAISE! BLAISE! THE GOLEM

!”