if im right, this can be done by taking the same properties of the chatbox into the reply box.

i think itd just be nice to see if someone is replying, so we can give them room to speak. (that is if users give that person room to speak and respond) aswell as let others have a turn to be noticed that they are replying and that they can say their input first.

or if this isnt possible maybe a "reply later" button to show a kinda flag to all users that they will reply later or when they can.