audio;

[overdraws]

[ Allison sounds kind of pensive, and she's actually hesitated asking this question directly on the network in the first place, but at the same time, she wants an answer and isn't sure anyone from home can give it to her. If she's going to worry them anyway, she might as well get one, right? ]

So, how does time work here? Back home, it was November, and I've been here at least three jumps... so I guess it would be.. [ She counts silently for a second. ] March? Which means I missed my birthday. Is that how it works?

[ She goes to end the call, but doesn't end it before people can hear her mumble: ]

I never thought I'd get to see it.