[After all the trouble he caused, everything he put good, innocent people through, Varian has never had any allusions of anything different. Sometimes, he still feels like a monster when those invasive thoughts get a little too loud. There's no point believing any different, he feels. That would be disrespectful to the people he hurt.

He glances up at Peter's sniffle, hesitating for a moment before reaching out a hand to rest firmly on his shoulder. ]

Hah- I get that a lot. I think it's more...horrible life experience than it is wisdom, but thanks.

[He waves his free hand airily.]

Don't worry about it. You've got a lot to deal with. I'm just glad if I helped any way. We...uh, we all need that sometimes, y'know? A no-judgement breakdown.