"Fortunately for you trembling organics," said Sophon with her characteristic disdain, "I saved a copy of the message so that you can read it at your leisure, once you're done marvelling at the resilience of your primate friends."

"Any civilization sophisticated enough to translate between universes," said Guan Yifan, "would surely have the technology to make sure the message lasted long enough for us to read it."

"Any civilization grand enough to preserve Earth and Trisolaris' languages," countered Cheng Xin, "would be wise enough to make sure the message lasted, because delicate primates like us are easily overcome with awe and joy that our cousins survived."

(Guan Yifan made a face, but couldn't find a counterargument.)