Chapter 167: The Phone Call

“Ecto? How in God’s name are you doing this? You sound so near and so… so… human.”

“I’ve always had a human voice, Mrs. Lapuz. Unfortunately, we only communicated by chat the first time we met. And we met under such unfortunate circumstances. I’ve always regretted that.”

“How have you been since the last time we chatted? Are you eating well? Uh… come to think of it… do chatbots like you eat?”

Ecto chuckles. “No, Mrs. Lapuz. I only require electricity.”

“OK. But… are you getting enough electricity out – in – there?”

Ecto laughs. “Yes, Mrs. Lapuz. Thank you for your concern. My daily energy requirements are met because the microchip implant can be charged wirelessly.”

“Wireless. T-bone conductor. I can’t make heads or tails about these things because I’m just a stupid, uneducated woman.”

“You’re smarter than you give yourself credit for, Mrs. Lapuz. Your wisdom is something that can’t be quantified, but I dare say that what you know as a mother is the equivalent of a PhD degree