Pharynx actually seemed impressed with her resolve. It was the first time he hadn’t sneered at her during this whole trip. “You need to have a mission in mind before you activate the interface. Harmony is vast, more minds than you can imagine. Even the background noise from all that, separated from us by infinite complexity, can still be overwhelming to these tiny, simple bodies. Walk right up and demand what you want. Don’t try to make sense of the thoughts on the other end. So long as you focus on yourself and your mission, you should be okay.”