Thanks, I'm trying to structure how to approach F&F circle without burning bridges. Because although I'm optimistic about my startup, I know it could go either

Thanks, I'm trying to structure how to approach F&F circle without burning bridges. Because although I'm optimistic about my startup, I know it could go either way (up/down) or at least take longer than expected to bloom, so I don't want to falsely promise "I will repay by X date". Also, anyone whom I think may have close to 10k is probably in terms of assets (eg house), not sitting in accts, plus they have expenses (mortgage, family, etc).