Upon examining the sphere, a whirring sound kicks in.  A set of lights slowly activates, one after the other.  As the last light flickers to life, the sphere takes on a life of its own.<br/><br/>The metallic sphere floats free of the packaging.  It hovers about five feet above the ground.  In the center of the sphere is a glass lens roughly three inches in diameter.  A wan red light spreads out from the center of the lens.<br/><br/>The ball turns around slowly.  The red light aim at everything as it slowly spins around, scanning the entire surroundings.  At last it comes full circle and directs itself to Sarah.<br/><br/>"Hello.  I'm Carol, your videographer.  I'll be recording your interactions on this world as well as directing you on what you need to do.  It's as simple as that.  Do you have any questions?"