Help arrived before the question.
Anika sees Dec pause and starts finishing his explanation. He was looking for one word and wanted another moment.
Voz asks
Does Dec want time, a prompt or someone to take over?
Try one response
That may replace the learner’s work with someone else’s answer. You have not checked what he needs.
Try another response
The offer leaves Dec involved in deciding what support looks like.
Make something useful
Write three low-pressure ways to offer help.
Tell a friend
Want another moment, a hint, or help with that part? You can tell me which would actually help.
Say it your way. Keep the supported meaning and the part you still need to check.