[a shriek and a clang; she's dropped the communicator. Silence for several seconds, then rustling.]

Oh my God - it went right through me -

What are these things?!

[panicked running.]

what on Earth -

....

oh.

...my.

Well, I can’t say this is what I was expecting...!

Um, hello? Is this a telephone...? It doesn’t really look...

[Nervous laughter.]

Oh, I’m babbling...aha...ah...

Is there anyone out there listening? I’m afraid I’ve gotten lost!