He didn't care who heard. Hell, he knew most of the bridge crew anyway. It wasn't like they were all strangers. So, as per his usual self, he was few with words, but only if he had nothing to say and he certainly had much to say. His girl was giving him directions and he had every intention of making that fun.

She started to tease him back and he smirked to himself, seeing one of the others on the shuttle roll their eyes. John ignored it. On to work though. "Still live," he replied, "I"m only getting short range readings." The com channel was steady and loud. She was crystal clear and John was in a frighteningly good mood.]