[ That gets at least an understand hum in answer. Maybe a little on the distracted side though as a zipper's heard and then rattling as keychains clink together while he slips his pack back on. ]

So, Alphonse, right? I was wondering.. Where are you? I mean your voice has been sounding pretty funny ever since we started talking. Kinda sounds like you're in some kinda vent or something.

[ Or maybe it's the signal being weird? His PHS has done that to him. ]