[ He's placing his bets that Zell's already told him this. Hell, he can hear their chatter from where he's at and that's alright. It seems to settle Zell's nerves and no doubt Jim needs someone to talk to. Someone to distract him from where he is and how he is and... It's still. Really unnerving knowing he's by himself, blind and alone, but... But they'll keep moving forward. They'll get there. It'll... be alright. Hopefully.

Reassurance never hurts. And that might be why he leaves the message he does. Now that the initial panic and urgent feelings have declined though, it... feels hard for him to think of what to say. But only for a passing moment. Priorities. Take to them. ]

Hey, Jim. It's me. I.. figure you already heard this from Zell, but we're right at the entrance to the tunnels now. Gonna head out first light tomorrow. From what we figure... with any luck? We should be there by nightfall. Maybe sooner. We'll see.

Anyway... Just figured I'd give you the update. We'll be there before you know it.

[ It cuts out right after. ]