I know it's a lot, and it's not ideal, and you don't trust me. I understand that.

[ she pauses. ]

I'll have to earn your trust, and I'm willing to do that. I think, in time, you'll believe my story. But I have to give you the time to do that. And who knows, I may be able to help you in return. In your universe, once this is all said and done.

[ she would love to try, at any rate. ]