add more continue commands

[jaresty]

• Add a helper for when you want to append the response
• [pre-commit.ci] auto fixes from pre-commit.com hooks
• Respond to pull request feedback
• Add more commands from continue

[C-Loftus]

All the continue stuff generally makes sense. Had a few questions, but otherwise once we resolve the merge and get this rebased should be good. :+1:

[C-Loftus]

Looks good thanks!