And it's possible to say yes to a person (reflect what you see in them, value them) but no to an idea. Good distinction.
I got your back.
Who, what, where.
As he's blowing up balloons, partner says, "Do you think Mom was changed by prison?"
Yes, and....
Demo of how No can stop the scene...Though I think the player receiving the No can continue with the Yes And framework. E.g.,
"You mean the gun we got as a wedding gift?"
"We're not married."
"Currently--yes, we've divorced..."
But, yes, I think it's easier to maintain a framework of Yes And.