"Everyone always coming to Zathras with problems. Great
responsibilities. But Zathras does not mind. Zathras trained in crisis
management."
"That's great, lets--"
"But only Zathras have no-one to talk to. No-one manages poor Zathras, you
see. So Zathras talks to dirt. Sometimes talks to walls, or talks to
ceilings. But dirt is closer. Dirt is used, through everyone walking on it.
Just like Zathras, but we've come to like it. It is our role. It is our destiny
in the universe. So, you see, sometimes dirt has insects in it. And Zathras
likes insects. Not so good for conversation, but much protein for diet. Ha!
Zathras fix now, this way."