[her eyes widen in surprise, an expression she attempts to smooth over with curiosity.]

That definitely explains the disconnect.

[time is not her friend right now.]

These are so futuristic. [turning the phone over in her hand, impressed with how much fits in so little space. she'd say that she has a lot to look forward to, but she doesn't. she doesn't have a life back home to continue.] Did you want help finding your ...animal?

[let her get around the concept of it.]