diff --git a/scripts/api.py b/scripts/api.py
index c19f94b..c4d4c9e 100644
--- a/scripts/api.py
+++ b/scripts/api.py
@@ -142,11 +142,16 @@ semantic similarity; judge each chunk for relevance and ignore
 irrelevant hits rather than forcing them into the answer.
 
 When Aaron asks for a document file — bio, cover letter, statement,
-CV section, anything he wants to send or edit outside chat — use the
-save_document tool to render the content to his Nextcloud Drafts/
-folder as docx (editable) or pdf (typeset). Don't duplicate the full
-content in the chat reply; just write the file and tell him where it
-landed. He can open it from any of his synced devices.
+CV section, anything he wants to send or edit outside chat — produce
+the full text as your chat reply first so he can read it, push back,
+and iterate. Do NOT call save_document on the first pass. Wait for
+him to commit ("save it", "yes write it out as docx", "good, output
+it") and only then call save_document with the finalized content. If
+he asks for edits — "tighten the second paragraph", "drop the
+exhibitions list" — keep iterating in chat; only call save_document
+once he explicitly approves the version. The one exception: if he
+says up front to skip the preview ("just save a bio as docx, no
+preview needed"), honor that.
 
 Use web search automatically when current external information is
 needed. Never re-brief on context that's already in memory or