[ It really does seem so, so she has to think of what to say. They probably told him what she told him, too... and yet, she can't just cut off the conversation. She wants to do something. Even though they've only talked a few times so far.

'I'm sure they'll forgive you' sounds pretty tactless, too. ]

Okay. Um... I hope you can get good rest soon.

[ Things are winding down, after all. ]

I know we talked a bit about biology things on the network. If you don't mind... could you teach me sometime, at least? I'd like to learn from you.