Ryan and his friend Kari see each other and begin to have a conversation. Ryan notices that Kari is crying. Ryan asks, "What is wrong?" Kari replies, "Nothing." Knowing that Kari wouldn't just cry to cry, Ryan becomes concerned. What level of meaning was Ryan's question directed toward?

a. Ryan's question was directed toward the relationship level of meaning.
b. Ryan's question was directed toward the friendship level of meaning.
c. Ryan's question was directed toward the process level of meaning.
d. Ryan's question was directed toward the content level of meaning.

a. Ryan's question was directed toward the relationship level of meaning.