Lymond indicates that he is not ready to accept or embrace the other person at the moment, suggesting that this will happen only when he feels prepared, and he will do so in his own time. He emphasizes his independence by stating he will let them know when the moment arrives, and he will approach it on his own terms.

He also makes it clear that if the other person needs help or a favor, they should look elsewhere, implying a distance or boundary that he is setting. This shows Lymond’s cautious and perhaps reserved nature, indicating that he values control over his interactions and timing in relationships or favors.