"Ah, I mean. We've been pretty in sync about things?" César answers, surprised, and he lifts his head off his hands to look at Valdis. "We talk a lot in general. But sometimes you don't need to say anything."

This César has the burden of unfinished work removed from him. But, let's be honest, he's gotten lucky with Magne. He considers, then adds:

"... I've mostly matched her pace, to be honest. And she's very good at giving non-verbal cues that I can pick up on. Magne's also very good at making her opinions known in general, and I listen eagerly."