Trurl says: “All right, I’ll see that you get an award.”

Machine says: “Thanks, but if you mean the Cipher Citation, I can just as easily grant myself one in here.”

Trurl says: “What, decorate yourself?”

Machine says: “Then the University Assembly can decorate me.”

Trurl says: “But they’re your students, the whole professorial body, they’re all Trurls!”

Machine says: “Just what are you trying to tell me? That I am a prisoner and at your mercy? This does not come as news to me.”

Trurl says: “Look, let’s not argue. After all, it isn’t personal fame or glory that’s at stake, but the very Existence of Happiness!”