Ghostwater (Cradle, #5)

by Will Wight

I'm not a pie-construct, am I? What I know about pie could fill a...a little...the tiny scoop you use to eat soup.” “A spoon?” “No, that can't be right. That's ridiculous. Spoon. Get out of here with your nonsense words.”

“Oh, you have a name too! That's exciting. This is the first real conversation I've ever had. And I am loving it, by the way. Less...intellectually stimulating than I had imagined. I was picturing myself debating with great minds, you know, but this is still exciting! I'm still excited to be talking with...you.” “Forgiveness, but a minute ago you didn’t know what a spoon was.” “Yes, but I know how to say 'intellectually stimulating' and 'refuse.' Let’s call it a tie.”

“Didn't have too many memories left in that one, actually, so there was nothing too special about it. It's like when humans share blood.” “Humans don't share blood.” “They should.