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"Hello?"
"Elena, you sound so tired."
"Yeah, I drove through the night.  By the way, coffee is your best friend."
"I believe it."
"Why are you calling?"
"I need motivating words from you."
"I have none."
"Yes you do, you always do."
"Can't think."
"Please."
"Um..."
"Anything."
"..."
"Elena..."
"Are you freaking out?"
"Yes, and those aren't very encouraging words right now."
"Sorry."
"Please, my coach is being so tough on us all."
"You'll push through."
"I hope so."
"Trust me."
"I'll try."
"I know it's hard..."
"Hello?"
"Yup, just, just, yawning."
"Elena.  Don't be like me please."
"I'm trying not to."
"Please try harder, you sound so tired."
"Again, I can only try..."
"Yawn?"
"No, I thought of something."
"What?"
"Magic."