The mafia is impressed by YT who sends them to gather information regarding the snow accident. Intelligence was a major resource for the project that would determine the success of the Mafia's operations. The fact that the Mafia gave her this mission indicates that they believe her to be smart and strong enough to carry out the mission without compromising their positions. However, she was never in conflict with the mafia either. She plays it cool, idling toward the barrier at a speed of ten miles an hour. “That’s where she’ll freak out and get scared if she wants to.” (Stephenson, p.177-178). She returns successfully by obtaining a sample of Snow Crash, which would make it easier to solve the mystery surrounding the virus. She is responsible for this success, which makes women reliable and resourceful individuals, similar to the men of the world..