[Seeing Varian's smile fade isn't encouraging, though he isn't all that surprised. Self-loathing is a real killer, and he doesn't expect Varian to dig himself out of that hole right away. Fern is just hoping this is something he'll remember, something he can come back to, once he's ready to start pushing past the guilt and hatred of himself and what he did.
So all he does is nod. He understands. After you've done something horrible you need time to just wallow and feel bad.]
Yeah, that's fair. Um, do some resting in between all the wallowing.
[He looks down at their hands as well, before he continues.]
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So all he does is nod. He understands. After you've done something horrible you need time to just wallow and feel bad.]
Yeah, that's fair. Um, do some resting in between all the wallowing.
[He looks down at their hands as well, before he continues.]
I should let you rest.