Originally Posted by
Nabterayl
Or how clearly.
"What's that, Sir? I couldn't understand you."
"I'm two feet away from you, Jenkins."
"Sorry sir, there doesn't seem to be enough static on this line."
"That's because I'm talking to you face to face. Damn it all, man, I came to this section of the line to speak to you in person! Now tell your squad -"
"Just a moment ... Sir, you speak into that vox phone there, and I'll call my vox man over."
"I'm right here, Sergeant!"
"Wait one, Sir. Hadley - bring the vox over; I can't understand the lieutenant!"