Ray knows Oliver is smart, but he did tailor his explanation to him. His reaction, Ray thinks, is more a lack of patience and exasperation than anything. As Oliver predicts, he does begin to follow up what he said, but he takes the que and nods, defeated.

"It would make most things easier. But it makes you feel better, I'm glad you're here. Well, sorta. It's not exactly ideal that anyone is here. But you're reliable and dedicated and we need that." To keep everyone safe.