[He totally has a few shitty stools dotting around. Not exactly the most comfortable places in the world, but Varian kind of sucks at that side of things. Make him buy an armchair for in here, Ruby, even if it's a beat-up old one. At least then he can pass out on it instead of a workbench. Save his poor, sad back.

He grins at the staff, turning it this way and that, examining it. It really is something special. And she made it for him. No one's ever made him something before- he's usually the one doing all the making. A good pick=me-up this certainly is. ]

It-it's amazing! The craftsmanship on it is incredible! I- I mean I knew you were great at this, I've seen Cresent Rose, but this is really something! The trigger mechanism, the weight, the size- everything is perfect!

[Okay he's started to realise he's babbling excitedly a lot and manages to reign it in. A little. He lets out an awkward laugh, looking at her with a grin, trying his best to ignore the blush creeping across his face wow, okay, thanks for the butterflies, stomach, that's helpful.]

I uh... I mean. I love it. Thanks. It's really cool.