Far be it from her to argue with him. That is not the kind of person Mister Rogers would want her to be.

She doesn't judge about how long or how fast it takes for him. Verity is all too aware of how it wouldn't have worked at all for her not so long ago. Besides, there's a gracefulness in not hurrying. Her ascent follows his pace with no hint of impatience. "Thank you."

That line may have been in the works for a few weeks. Time well spent!