The context of the following conversation is Austin could not get the machine to work, so Austin abandoned the plan altogether.:
Austin says I can't get this machine to work at all. I think it's broken. I'm going to have to make a new plan..
The friend responds Are you sure you can't figure it out? You put so much work into it..
Austin responds No, I have had enough of this. I don't think it's possible anyway..
The friend responds Okay. Maybe you can ask someone for help..
Austin responds Yes maybe..