Christine... [ Somewhat in a long-suffering manner, Riley looks at her, like. Really looks at her. She really is trying, isn't she? That's more than she can say for herself. Frustration bubbles up, but she pushes it down. In the end, she just sounds tired. ] You can- try. Okay? ...With everyone worked up, I... I don't know how they'll take it, but- but...there's nothing wrong with trying.
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