[That would be a heck of a thing to linger on, and even though Varian doesn't that's enough to make Fern glance over, a little confused.
Best friends. Well, okay. They're a lot closer than he realized, and the fact that he didn't even suspect this, or have any residual emotions that could've given him a hint makes him feel worse.
He sighs, guilt overtaking his expression, and looks back down at his hands.]
I don't remember anything. Sorry, I - I wish I did. But I don't.
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Best friends. Well, okay. They're a lot closer than he realized, and the fact that he didn't even suspect this, or have any residual emotions that could've given him a hint makes him feel worse.
He sighs, guilt overtaking his expression, and looks back down at his hands.]
I don't remember anything. Sorry, I - I wish I did. But I don't.
[Varian may as well be a total stranger to him.]
Feels like I'm letting you down.