PHILIP K. DICK

VALIS (1981)

“Sophia is two,” Linda said.  “She was born in 1976.  We tape what she says.”

“Everything is taped,” Mini said.  “Sophia is surrounded by audio and video recording equipment that automatically monitors her constantly.  Not for her protection, of course; VALIS protects her – VALIS, her father.”

“And we can talk with her?” I said.

“She’ll dispute with you for hours,” Linda said, and then she added, “in every language there is or ever was.”