[ She goes hands-free with a direct line to audio. The sound of Mako's breath fills Herc's ear. ]

ETA: less than five hours for the tram to go operational, sir. [ A beat. ] Attempts to clear out the hostile infestation have impeded our efforts, but we'll have full mobility soon. [ There's a moment when it seems like she's going to say something else but Mako leaves it for now, waits on her superior officer's word. ]