[Ally at least has the sense - right now anyway - to tell when someone is taking things not her fault out on her, and doesn't get indignant over it.]
I think you need to get those two gears aligned there and there. [She points at what looks like the problem on the watch]
Other options:
Re: b)
[Ally at least has the sense - right now anyway - to tell when someone is taking things not her fault out on her, and doesn't get indignant over it.]
I think you need to get those two gears aligned there and there. [She points at what looks like the problem on the watch]