[He smiles at the kiss at the forehead and being told that Varian is proud of him, deciding to leave that part be. It won't be easy, but he'll talk to Haru - but for now he rather focus on his lover. He can tell Varian isn't bothered, so he'll laugh and tease back]

Bold words coming from a guy whose father just gifted me with a mini-fridge's worth of meat as a hello. [Your side is crazy too babe, don't pretend otherwise.]

But... that's right. [He'll lift Varian's hand up to his mouth so he can kiss the back of it lovingly. His other hand will reach into his shirt and pull out the pendant that Varian made him for Christmas so Varian can see it. He's worn it constantly since then] You're mine and I'm yours forever - just as we vowed. So you're part of this family, no matter what.