address: Address,
    call: RealCall,
    routes: List<Route>?,
    requireMultiplexed: Boolean,
  ): RealConnection? {
    for (connection in connections) {
      // In the first synchronized block, acquire the connection if it can satisfy this call.
      val acquired =
        connection.withLock {
          when {
            requireMultiplexed && !connection.isMultiplexed -> {
              false
            }