[ contrary to what people might think, viveca can follow the comms even during missions, be aware of what's taking place through the communications there — but that's it. there is no contact between the station and planetside on missions.

that is why she answers dean only after his return to the station, perhaps when he's already forgotten about trying to talk to her and receiving nothing but static in response — ]

Dean, you tried to talk to me earlier. Sorry, I would've answered, but part of the deal is I can't help you during missions... which means no talking to you, either.

But check the kitchen. I stocked up for you.