[Varian does, eventually, make it up to Fern's branch. He's out of breath and sweaty, and there are twigs and leaves stuck in his hair, but he made it. He swings himself up, letting out an 'oof' noise.]
Ohkay. [He raises a hand to be given a minute, just- gotta catch his breath again.] Hoo. Right. I'm here.
[He turns to give Fern his full attention, gaze dropping to the pink on his hand. Hrmmm, at least it doesn't look like it's Fern's. That's... something.]
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Ohkay. [He raises a hand to be given a minute, just- gotta catch his breath again.] Hoo. Right. I'm here.
[He turns to give Fern his full attention, gaze dropping to the pink on his hand. Hrmmm, at least it doesn't look like it's Fern's. That's... something.]
What happened?