[Naw, they got telepathy but it's exclusive to a particular clan. And the one Bridget reminds her of is from the clan.

She's staring down at the journal waiting for a response but when nothing comes immediately, her focus is back on Bridget.]

You can record sound with this?

[This would need a lot of studying later, if she's going to use it.]

I can't believe something that's normally simple and common is able to act as a communicator, with writing and sound. What is it powered by?

[where batteries]