[Fern just gives Ruddiger a displeased glance as Varian remains stubborn. Normally he'd be fine with arguing, maybe even find this quality a little endearing, but right now he isn't putting up with it. The risks are too high, especially with Varian wobbling.]
You can fix things when you aren't sick.
[His own voice wavers a bit, even as he moves to scoop Varian up into his arms, careful about it so Ruddiger can stay balanced on his shoulder.]
You're really sick right now, and... and I can't see you get any worse, V.
[He's scared of what will happen if he just lets him wander, and he's having a rough time keeping that feeling shoved down.]
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You can fix things when you aren't sick.
[His own voice wavers a bit, even as he moves to scoop Varian up into his arms, careful about it so Ruddiger can stay balanced on his shoulder.]
You're really sick right now, and... and I can't see you get any worse, V.
[He's scared of what will happen if he just lets him wander, and he's having a rough time keeping that feeling shoved down.]