At first Riley doesn't answer. Just slowly, methodically sets down two bowls, two spoons. She's assumed, in case he wants some. The moment he set foot in her apartment, he's the guest and she should do whatever she can to host him, even though he's the one bringing a gift of comfort food. To put herself in that mode makes it easier to talk about this. Easier to listen and not freeze up. Easier to admit, with a somewhat hoarse voice: ]
No, uhm. They couldn't... You can't...process a minor for police questioning without...their legal guardian present.
[ There's proper textbook terms. She doesn't care to recall them right now. ]
Mine, they wouldn't... [ Still, she doesn't look up. ] They can't contact them. They wouldn't answer their phones.
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At first Riley doesn't answer. Just slowly, methodically sets down two bowls, two spoons. She's assumed, in case he wants some. The moment he set foot in her apartment, he's the guest and she should do whatever she can to host him, even though he's the one bringing a gift of comfort food. To put herself in that mode makes it easier to talk about this. Easier to listen and not freeze up. Easier to admit, with a somewhat hoarse voice: ]
No, uhm. They couldn't... You can't...process a minor for police questioning without...their legal guardian present.
[ There's proper textbook terms. She doesn't care to recall them right now. ]
Mine, they wouldn't... [ Still, she doesn't look up. ] They can't contact them. They wouldn't answer their phones.