From a quantum mechanics point of view, someone is either serious or joking about the text until they get a reply.
Sam: So I sent Cleo a risky text. I'm not sure how she's gonna take it.
Strive: Haha, chill she just might be into it.
Sam: And if she trips I'll say I was joking, it's basically a Schrödinger's risky text.
Strive: Nerd!