I explained how important press room interviews at conventions are for us, as a small outlet who doesn't get access to a lot of big-name celebrities otherwise. And how especially with so few conventions happening in person this year, we were really relying on our NYCC coverage.
I also made sure to be very understanding of the rules (I mean, we are in a pandemic, I get the need for capacity limits) and said that I was looking forward to attending in the future regardless of their decision.