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“Sofie? Can you guys hear me?” Sofie woke hearing Jessie’s voice. She thought she was dreaming. “Sof, hey Sof, pick up.” Sofie sat up in her cot, looking around. “Leland? Jade? Phyllis? anyone?” Jessie’s voice continued.
It came from the radio Jessie modified for listening to the Kan-ji’s communications. Jade, Phyllis and Leland followed her into the bridge.
“Jessie!” Sofie said holding down the talk button. “Are you OK?”
“Sofie! Am I glad to hear your voice… they shut down the portal right after you went through. I didn’t know if you guys made it.”
“We’re sorry we left without you.” Sofie could only imagine how she would have felt if she was left alone on that ship.
“Don’t worry Sof, I was able to hide in one of the maintenance shafts before they got to the control room. They blasted the control panel and left. I think I can reroute it, but it’ll take a little time. I’ll let you know when I’m ready.” Jessie said.
“Let us know and we’ll come and get you.” Leland said over Sofie’s shoulder.
“No need to do that, just look for one of those escape pods that were against the back wall.” Jessie said.
“So that’s what those were.” Jade had seen them, but didn’t have time to inspect them. “How long will it be before you’re ready?”
“Maybe an hour or two, see you later.” Jessie signed off.
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