[He sighs and gives Paprika an exasperated look. Picking through that particular quagmire of slang was difficult but he manages to get the gist of it.] I don't know what the stone does, but hopefully it helps them return us to our homes. Since they're inviting us along I can only imagine it is relevant to us somehow.

[Thomas uncomfortably turns his attention back to the Xtransceiver. He still hasn't gotten used to hearing a young lady speak so profanely!] Hover... craft? Do you mean a balloon of some sort? I hope it is something like that; I very much enjoy balloons. And, well, you can text him, I suppose. We'll see him before the two days are up, though. It's not very urgent.