Zzzap talking to ghosts about zombies

“Because it’s dumb, that’s why,” said Zzzap. The buzz of his voice echoed in the large room. He paused for a moment and then shook his head. “Look, being able to run implies a certain degree of physical coordination, which means a specific level of brain activity and consciousness. You can’t be mindless and have brain activity.” He waited a few moments, then shook his head again. “Well, then just look around. Have you ever seen one run in real life?”
The television, St. George noticed, wasn’t turned on.
“No, Legion doesn’t count because he’s only sort of mindless—what?” The wraith spun inside the circle. “Hey,” he said to St. George. “I didn’t hear you come in.”

Excerpt From Ex-Communication, pg 71
Peter Clines
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