Sookie approached the alien family slowly, showing them her hands to prove she was no threat. Many of the cultures she'd encountered had similar traditions. She then pointed to herself. "Sookie." The attempt at an introduction gained her looks of suspicion and annoyance, but she couldn't give up. She gestured to her family, and continuing gesturing, hoping she'd communicate that they needed help.
The tallest member of the alien family grabbed Sookie's hand and for a second, Sookie thought she was in trouble. The alien dropped a pouch into Sookie's hand and pointed to a building. Sookie gave a nod of thanks and waved her family over. "I think we need to go over there." She indicated the same building and peeked inside the pouch, finding several small gemstones. "And this might be currency."