"I do not know her," Crystal told the man. Wasn't he listening to her? "If I did, I would simply... what is it called..." She allowed her translator to offer the word and image for the human version of the piece of technology with a similar function she had in mind. "A telephone, yes, I would use a telephone to contact her and ask to meet with her. However, Wanda has never seen me or spoken to me before. This is why I have been trying to figure out a way to meet with her. I suppose I should have taken the time to think of this before I left home, but at the time I was more concerned with getting to New York and making sure that my absence would not be noticed right away. Please, I must see her! I know she will understand and help me once she knows who I am. The rest of my life depends on it!"