[She shrugs and carries on like she's discussing the weather rather than an impending apocalypse.]

Yeah, it's a real bummer. It's ok though. My friends are working on it, and a couple of them are smart enough to make progress even without me.

Besides, I bet you've got reasons to get outta here too.

[If she can make this chick talk about herself then she won't have to worry about Richard! Yes! It's a flawless plan!]