[Snow is right but he can't give an answer he doesn't have. He takes in a deep breath to respond calmly which only makes him just that much more impatient.]

I tried to research it. I've looked at every possible option. I have thought of every scenario and the only thing I can go on is an assumption. There are no written accounts on this crystal. Logically, that suggests that it's either a hidden relic that is still undergoing research or it's a part of something else.

[He opens his eyes and recalls the voice. He can't stay upset when there are important matters to deal with.]

I heard a voice in my head telling me that it shouldn't be touched. If my hunch is correct, then it holds the key to something more. It's knowing how to access that knowledge is where our hands are tied. Now, you know as much as I do.

[He deliberately skips the part about how his life is important. To him, it's irrelevant to keep on that subjective point of view.]