It sounds like you may've found some folks from home, but -
If you were planning on sacrificing yourself, how's your present state? Both in the practical "you've got acceptable trousers to be comfortable" and the "not too injured" sense of how are you doing?
Would you like a document about how the phone things work? I'm guessing you're from closer to "now" so it's not too much of a shock.
I'd prefer Balthier, if you'd like a name to use. I popped up here in rough shape, so I try to check in if I see someone.