Were they here, or back at home? I mean... if they're here, I suppose you could just contact them with the comm-systems we have here.
[ Gaunt is struck by a thought, his face pensive for a moment, and he asks Karen ] Are these people you are concerned about from your own time and place? I noticed many people have comrades, connections to their own time who have also been put in this place, for whatever reason.
[ Gaunt looks on the verge of ranting about Acumen again, but demurs, just holding Karen's eyes for a little longer. ]