Caitlyn smiles awkwardly in response to Clara's laugh before frowning again in thought as she ponders the unpredictability of Vi's mood.

"I suppose that must be it." She sighs, short and sharp. "I'm certain she feels the same way I do, but she won't allow herself to act on her feelings. Should I bring it up again, do you think? Is it best to be honest? Perhaps I could convince her that our upbringings don't matter. Or would it only further upset her? If I were more overt about my own feelings, would she take it as a sign that I don't want to remain in her life if she never reciprocates? But if I say nothing, would the tension drive a wedge between us over time?"

She's trying to think through all the possibilities, as though she can solve her relationship with Vi the same way she would solve a crime.