After a few minutes of eavesdropping, Jane thinks about sneaking back to bed. But then Martin says something interesting. Softly, he asks Johnny Pancake, \u201cWhere does this end, Johnny? How far do you intend to go?\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cFood evolves quickly,\u201d answers Johnny Pancake. \u201cPotato pancakes are ultimate evolution engines. I expect that I shall reach an omega plateau and become . . . God.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201c\u2018God?\u2019\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cThe ultimate realization of dharma. The final expression of the potential in the self. Perfection.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cI see,\u201d Martin says.<\/p>\n
There is a bit of a silence.<\/p>\n
\u201cI shouldn\u2019t, should I,\u201d says Johnny Pancake.<\/p>\n
Martin considers.<\/p>\n
\u201cThat is for you to determine,\u201d he says, after a while. \u201cJane cooked you, not I.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cI would supplant these pitiful things that call themselves men.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cNo,\u201d whispers Jane.<\/p>\n
\u201cThey are not a delicious fried potato concoction,\u201d Martin says. \u201cBut they may surprise you.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cNo!\u201d Jane says louder, bursting into the kitchen with a complete disregard for stealth and dignity. \u201cNo! No self-sacrifice! No \u2018I shouldn\u2019t!\u2019 I love you, Johnny Pancake!\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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