audio;

[ifyoudontletithityou]

[The voice that comes through is hesitant at first, but hardens quickly. She sounds strained, hoarse, and like she's struggling to stay alert.]

This is Agent Carolina.

[A pause.]

Sorry, I'm not familiar with this hardware--

[She draws in a sharp breath, as though startled by something.]

I'm--in need of medical attention. And I need to reach UNSC command. Any help directing me to the appropriate channels would be appreciated.

[Her closing sounds almost automatic.]

Carolina out.

Comments

[ifyoudontletithityou]

[ So much for trying to maintain comm protocol. What is this channel? ]

Agent Carolina. Who the hell is this?

[ex_myturn41]

[protocol can seriously blow her right now.]

Agent Carolina. So why don't you try again?

[ifyoudontletithityou]

[ God, this day. Failed another mission, flung off a cliff, abandoned on a frozen rock, transported to some strange base, staggering around with what's very likely a concussion, and somebody thinks this is a good time to play a prank. ]

I do not have time for this.

[ex_myturn41]

[sounds like the best day of their lives. only she has no idea yet.]

Well you need to make time, and cut the crap. Who are you and what makes you think you're me?

[ifyoudontletithityou]

[ Okay, maybe it's not a joke. She certainly sounds serious as an aneurism.

Could be an actual case of codename crossover. Something non-military, possibly. Though something about the voice is damned unnerving, she's too disoriented to figure out why. ]

Look, I don't know who you are, but I'm dealing with a massive headache, and unless you want me to share it, I suggest you back off.