Its a familiar one

"...elevator shaft 8 is active-- moving slow. Who are -- escaped -- identify yourself." The woman's voice cut in and out as the unstable connection hissed and chattered.

Marie's eyes widened in relief and recognition, and she pushed herself upright. "Jane! Jane, its me! Jane, I'm here," she yelled back, spinning around wildly in the middle of the elevator cabin, as if expecting to see the speaker appear then and there.

There was pause, stretching far too long for Marie's comfort, before the voice of her sister returned.

"Marie! I -- isolate...," the crackling of the comm intensified, and Marie struggled to make out the words "...massive -- avoid it at all cos -- away -- Mari -- don't trust h--" a fresh burst of static drowned out the remainder of Jane's words, before a new male voice cut in over the link.

"Doctor Franklin, this is not the time for familial reunions, however improbable. Please clear the channel for official communications only," the tone was cold, each word clipped and precise, coming through clearly and without interruption.

"Who in the hell are-Jane! Jane, respond!" Marie's outraged shouts reverberated in the small cabin while Nicholas stared at her mutely

"Miss Franklin," the cold, infuriating voice came back again "I have already communicated with Captain Samson, and have neither the time nor desire to explain myself again. We shall see each other soon enough, if all goes as anticipated. Doctor Safin signing off."

"No, no - Jane! Jane!" Marie yelled desperately, but there was no reply. She spun to the control panel, vainly looking for the comm module. "Damn it!" her hand slammed against the wall of the cabin.

She felt Nicholas's hand against her shoulder, and flinched briefly before forcing herself to stand straight. "I'm alright," Marie said firmly, fighting her anger down. "What a bastard!"

"NOW ARRIVING AT THE CREW DECK. HAVE A PLEASANT DAY."

The emotionless machine voice filled the elevator again, before the cabin coasted to a gentle stop, the doors sliding open smoothly.