Yeah, we have that set in stone. ...She actually helped me get that part sorted out.

[She watches him stroke his chin in thought. She can't help but wonder if she would be able to come up with better ideas if she had stubble to rub.

His idea is a more than a little complicated for her and she feels the gears grinding just to keep up it. She gives herself a little time to try and figure it before she answers.]

I'm not sure? I think so?

[Maybe repeating this in her own words is the best way to do it.]

So... I don't treat it like I know how she's going to be upset, just that it could happen. Kind of like a fresh start or a do over on the whole thing? Then I give her the option to hear what I have to say when she's ready. If she's ever ready?

[Ruby didn't want to think that she Yang might never be ready, but she had been acting strangely since Ruby had arrived.]

Is that close to what you were saying?